Hicks gained experience as a software engineer with Carallon Limited, developing products for leading industry clients, before branching out into product management for Pharos Architectural Controls, where he later joined the board as technical director.
"I'm thrilled to have Simon come on board the team," says LightGeist CEO Liza Sutherland. "LightGeist has developed, and will continue to build, exciting new audience engagement products for live entertainment. Simon's talents in product development, coupled with his experience of the lighting industry, make him perfectly suited to lead our new development programme across cloud and mobile platforms."
Whilst at Carallon, Hicks worked on the software within the extremely successful ETC Unison Paradigm system and the Martin Professional P3 System Controller. During his tenure with Pharos, Hicks was responsible for the development and release to market of the award winning Pharos Touch Panel Controller. He also developed key business relationships, focusing particularly on Pharos OEM customers, whilst providing consultancy for the lighting control systems of many landmark architectural and themed entertainment installations.
"I'm delighted to be part of LightGeist," comments HIcks. "It's an exciting time to join them as they bring their cable free lighting products to market. The team are a real powerhouse of innovation - I'm relishing the opportunity to work alongside them in creating their future products."
(Jim Evans)
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