Changes at Tannoy as West departs
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Trying to stay customer focused when exporting to over 90 countries can be very difficult, however, AC Lighting have found Joao's experience and attention to detail to be a valuable asset. The significant growth achieved in his territories is a testament to his success. Export sales manager Cally Bacchus commented: "We are very pleased to have José on the team. He has been central to the significant growth that AC Lighting have enjoyed and we wish him every success in his new role."
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With Parks in place, HES R&D's vice-president of engineering, Mike Wood, takes on the new role of chief technology officer, focusing on the strategic planning, advanced engineering and selection of all new products and technology platforms. Wood will work closely with High End's Product Development Committee, which drives the direction and product selection of the development
FX Music Control’s managing director, Emma Brown, told us: "Woody is highly regarded within the pro audio industry, particularly for his expertise with Pro Tools, which is an increasingly important part of our business. In recent months we have witnessed a large increase in orders throughout the country and we wanted to ensure that all customers received the same high level of service regardless of where they are. By appoin
Mitchell started SIS in the 70s as a manufacturer of NAB ‘jingle’ machines, but moved into disco lighting manufacture in the early 1980s, as well as wholesaleing for other manufacturers. Ian Brown, now of Coe-tech, was SIS’s sales director in this period, but moved on when SIS’s success enabled it to move to larger freehold premises. Unfortunately, higher overheads and bad debts led to the failure of the company only a few years later. David was well-known and respected. He was likeable, with a mischievous sense of humour. Many of his friends in the industry will regret, as I do, that his relative obscurity in recent years meant that they could not easily keep in touch with hi
It was just 18 months ago that Peter oversaw the successful merger of Zero 88 and iLight after recognising the synergy between the two companies. From jointly founding Zero 88 in 1972, Brooks initially set up a satellite manufacturing operation in Wales before moving the whole company there in 1992. He has been a pivotal
"Rob has been doing a great job over the last year," continued Snipp, "and it was a logical step to have executive representation of the marketing function at board level. As well as many years experience in this field, Rob also has comprehensive knowledge of the company, our products and the markets in which we operate."
Robinson’s new role will see him involved in new business development. "In addition to building on the established successes of our existing design and documentation products, I'll be growing the new business sectors which arise from our introduction of new internet
Almost a year to the day after completing his contract at Greenwich, Gerry Logue has joined technical director Roland Hemming to become Live Business International’s technical project manager. Hemming comments: "I’ve been trying to get Gerry on board for ages, but distractions such as his consultancy for the Commonwealth Games and work managing a large video conferencing project have prevented us from working together until now. I'm glad he has finally seen the light and come home."
During his 20-year career, Gerry has established himself as one of the best audio-visual project managers in the industry. He coordinated the sound at Madame Tussauds and Rock
David joins Lighthouse from Pilkington Micronics Ltd, where he spent three years as regional sales manager and brings with him a wealth of knowledge of the region and its markets. His past projects include Hong Kong Airport, Kuala Lumpur Airport, the LG Kangnam Tower in Seoul SK, the Peak Tram Redevelopment in Hong Kong, Café Deco in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Jockey Club and the South China Morning Post building in Tai Po (Hong Kong), and while in the LCD field he also worked with the likes of Philips, Variatronix, Ye
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"Webby and Doyler certainly had a very charismatic approach to business, and long, successful careers within the Klark Teknik Group and the Telex corporation," commented von Heydekampf. " Although we are very sorry to see them go, we are pleased to report a fantastic first quarter which represents over 30% growth on the same period last year, with the trend set to continue. Midas is amazingly successful with all their current ranges, and Klark Teknik is also on the verge of introducing exciting
"Our business is expanding daily," said Randell Green, president of Stardraw.com Inc, "so it is important that we have the right infrastructure in place to support growth. Frank Walker has a proven track record within the industry and a high level of technical expertise and we're glad to have him on board." Francesco Marcolini, meanwhile, will develop the company’s web presence. "The Internet is an integral part of our business and will be central to everything we do. Custom-developed, web-based tools represent an important part of that and we aim to deliver world-class products," explained managing director David Snipp. "Francesco is a highly skilled and experi
Commenting on the appointment Rycote MD, Vivienne Dyer, said:"I have known Derek for several years and, during this time, have wanted to bring his experience into the company. Following Rycote’s purchase of Lightwave last year, we needed to increase our strength in the areas of distribution and product development, and I am sure he will prove a valuable asset to the company."
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Back says he has no plans for the immediate future, but will be considering a number of ideas and possibilities.
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Hawrot has dedicated his professional life to the public address industry, and the last nine years have been spent with Provoice, the audio division of security and fire alarm specialists, Protec. "This is very much a career move as it provides an opportunity for me to expand into a wider field of audio," he said. "I will not only be covering the same markets as I did with Protec but the position will allow me to broaden my horizons into other market sectors."
TOA’s marketing director, Brett D
Bratcher, a member of the Vari-Lite family since 1983, will oversee all manufacturing and assembly operations at the Vari-Lite headquarters in Dallas. In addition, Bratcher will continue to
The APRS, which has been representing the recording services industry for over 50 years, has undergone significant changes in recent years. Technology and convergence between the various creative, entertainment sectors has changed the commercial landscape for all and the Association's priorities have also needed re-adjustment. Dudderidge's appointment at such a challenging time for the recording industry marks the first time for many years that an equipment manufacturer has chaired the Association. "We are almost unique amongst trade associations in that we represent both manufacturers and their customers," Dudderidge says, "but this ha
Werner has over 20 years of lighting and projection design experience, having worked on an impressive number of projects. He is currently designing the lighting and multimedia for a new play, ‘Say Goodnight Gracie’ directed by John Tillinger, which is scheduled to open on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre in October. Other theatrical credits include the 2001 revival of ‘American Buffalo’, which premiered at the Donmar Theater in London, as well as designs for the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago and the Atlantic Theatre in New York. His corporate credits include such clients as McDonalds, Toyota, Ford, GM, Anderson Consulting, Jack Morton Worldwide, Liz Claiborne
Sales director Paul Ward is pleased with the new development: "We now have an extremely positive sales scenario," he said. "We already have a very strong sales force out on the road who are doing a good job, despite the relatively tough climate. With Gary's appointment they now have the additional reassurance of knowing there is someone back in the office whose sole task is to handle sales enquiries, which leaves everyone else, including those of us based in the office, free to focus on our own particular role."
Furman has several years of pro audio sales experience in his native South Africa where he started in a telesales role b
Barber has worked on a wide range of shows including the 2000 Democratic National Convention; automotive trade shows; corporate trade shows; product intros, and television productions including the 2000, 2001 and 2002 Academy Awards; the 2002 Emmy Awards; the 2001, 2002 ESPN Action Sports and Music Awards and the 2001 AFI Awards Show. He comments: "This is an exciting time in the LED business, and I am proud to be involved with the company that created the indoor market. I t