"It's all designed to streamline the company further and ensure we deal efficiently with the massive increase in workload we've experienced over the last two years," explains director Andy Dockerty. He says: "It's also aimed to free up the director's time to focus on actually structuring and 'directing' the company. Apart from that, hopefully I'll also get time to mix more live bands and possibly even embrace the 'digital console revolution' that I currently detest."
Dave Jones has been with Adlib for 15 years - following a work experience placement. He is an enthusiastic manager, hungry for new business, and will be working closely with newly appointed PA warehouse manager, Phil Stoker, who's mission is to ensure the gear always leaves the premises pristine, and that they keep abreast of the latest technology. Jones will also be supported by senior PA account handler Phil Kielty and Lindsey Farrell on the office.
Roger Kirby has been at Adlib 12 years, since leaving Liverpool University, originally working as a live sound engineer. He moved into sales five years ago, taking a wealth of practical hands-on experience - and the accompanying respect - with him, where his communications and technical skills have proved a winner for Adlib. Kirby will be supported by fellow director and designer Dave Fletcher and Ian Greenwood who's now managing the Joinery Shop. Admin wise, Kirby will work alongside Nick Turner, and Mark Burnley has been brought in as installation projects manager.
Pete Abraham initially joined Adlib's sales department seven years ago and then moved into lighting five years ago. With Adlib Audio's purchase of Adlite Productions came Abraham's chance to run the busy lighting department.
