"Mike has made a tremendous contribution to White Light's growth in recent years," comments White Light's managing director, John Simpson. "We - and our customers - will miss his easy-going manner and unflappability, even when faced with the most complex projects or tightest deadlines. We wish him well on his travels."
His departure will lead to some reorganization at White Light, with general manager Bryan Raven resuming day-to-day control of White Light Hire, in addition to his other duties within the White Light Group. The other familiar names in White Light Hire, including Phil Gladman, Jane Townsend, Jonathan Wilson and Matt Holliday, all remain. However, the team is also being expanded with three new appointments. Jedd Hamilton, formerly of Midnight Design and PSL, has already joined White Light as a member of the front-line Hire team, while David Baum, ex-Mountview and Shaw Theatre, will now be working in Business Development for White Light Hire. They have been joined by Jon Coventry, formerly a partner in CAP Productions, who will be overseeing the increasing range of 'wet' hire projects for which White Light supply both equipment and production services, such as the recent Nokia event at the London Eye.
To coincide with Mike Crossman's departure, White Light will be holding an open day at their Wimbledon headquarters on Thursday May 15th - to allow visitors both to wish Crossman well on his travels, and to meet the new members of both the Hire and Sales teams. Full details of the Open Day, which will run from 2pm to 8pm, are available by contacting White Light on +44 (0)20 8254 4800.
(Ruth Rossington)
