Ian brings a wealth of TV & film lighting industry experience to the new role from his previous position at Gekko, where he worked for over six years as business development manager for the LED lighting brand. Prior to this, Ian has also held various sales roles involving managing relationships with customers and suppliers in the UK, Europe and the USA.
Based in AC-ET's High Wycombe head office, Ian will work alongside the sales, marketing and purchasing departments to develop and implement the company's business plan for the TV & film market, to exploit their growing presence and customer base in this sector.
Ian will also be responsible for helping to raise customer awareness of AC-ET's UK-exclusive TV & film lighting brands - including Mole-Richardson, Chroma-Q®, Jands, Spotlight and Prolights - as well as promoting Manfrotto and Avenger, Arri, Daylight Grip & Textiles, and other brands the company are a dealer for.
AC-ET's UK sales director, Jonathan Walters, comments,"I'm delighted to welcome Ian to the company. His extensive knowledge and experience of the TV & film lighting market further strengthens the high level of product expertise and support we can provide to customers operating in this entertainment sector. Ian will play a key role in growing AC-ET's share of this important market."
(Jim Evans)