Blair Parkin, managing director, Visual Acuity comments, "The technological scope of our work continues to develop, as does our geographical reach - we are currently working on projects as far afield as Asia, the Middle East, the US and Europe.
"Damian will lead and champion our customers' interests and provide advice and support to architects, building engineers, vendors and other service providers on each project."
Andrews' industry experience dates back to the mid-1990s when, while studying for a Diploma in Audio Visual Design, he worked in the technical department of the UK's Middlesbrough Theatre. He subsequently studied Electrical Engineering for Theatre, before embarking on a large-scale musical as production electrician and working as company stage manager for the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Several years travelling the world as a technical manager in the cruise-ship industry culminated in the appointment as senior production manager on the Queen Mary 2 overseeing the operation of multiple and varied entertainment spaces.
Andrews has returned to the UK where he will be based at Visual Acuity's Brighton HQ. "This appointment gives me the perfect opportunity to use the skills I have gained from working in varied industries around the globe, to compliment what is already a well-respected and experienced team," he concludes. "I am absolutely delighted to be joining Visual Acuity."
(Jim Evans)
