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Robert Ornbo was a brilliant and prolific lighting designer, whose work on over 300 productions ranged across drama, musicals, opera and ballet to events such as the Edinburgh Tattoo, the Royal Tournament, the naming ceremonies of ocean-going liners and events at Buckingham Place for the Royal Family. His influence has had a profound impact on theatrical lighting over the last 50 years.

Robert was the first lighting designer to join Richard Pilbrow in the fledgling company Theatre Projects in 1960 and he became managing director of Theatre Projects Lighting during its heyday when its team of lighting designers, who included Robert Bryan, John B. Read, David Hersey and An

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"We believe that Tom is the perfect person to spearhead increased worldwide sales and marketing initiatives for us," observed Behringer CEO Michael Deeb. "During Tom's tenure as Guitar Center's business development director, he grew outside sales tenfold in less than five years. His prior accomplishments as director of sales and marketing at Monster Cable and marketing/business development at Mesa/Boogie are equally impressive."

According to Deeb, Menrath's expertise in all aspects of channel management as well as long-term strategic planning will be integral to Behringer's ongoing aggressive market expansion plans.

(Lee Baldock)

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Vanguardia, whose Oxted, Surrey premises will continue to be its administrative base, has grown continuously since its launch in May 2006, with veteran U2 sound engineer Joe O'Herlihy being the first addition to the team later that year.

Jim Griffith comments: "David, John and I have kept in close contact since we worked together on local authority noise research projects at the GLC's Scientific Branch in the late 1980s and early 1990s. With our clients and projects becoming steadily more specialised, and environmental noise being more in the public eye than ever, David's immense knowledge and his reputat

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14 March 2016

Reichert set up and led the European sales and marketing office for Shure Inc in Chicago, establishing a European sales and marketing office from the company's European base in Heilbronn, Germany. He subsequently worked for beyerdynamic, setting up an international sales, marketing and distribution programme.

"I am certain I will be able to use the good relationships I have created with distributors, dealers and system integrators to QSC's advantage," he says. "In recent years I have followed the company's development in the market and have been enormously impressed by how they have developed from being a well-known power amplifier manufacturer, to becoming one of the most innovative and expanding systems companies in the industr

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Scott Robbins, Harman Professional vice-president of sales, to whom Raimondi reports, comments, "Bill Raimondi is a proven sales professional with extensive background in consumer and professional audio distribution. In this new roll Bill will be directly supporting our 'One Harman' initiative by aligning our business practices in a way that promotes growth, profitability and improved customer service for US dealers and distributors."

(Jim Evans)

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Goleniowski is to lead the Business & Professional brands into a new era of expansion and growth in Europe. Having worked for Harman International and recently Allen & Heath in various executive level roles, Goleniowski brings more than 25 years of professional audio experience to the position.

Goleniowski commented on the appointment: "I have always been a great admirer of Denon and Marantz and their ability to offer some of the finest audio products available, especially in the area of CD, DVD, and solid state storage devices for the professional user".

The Business and Professional Group includes brands such as Denon Professional, Marantz Professional, Denon Professional DJ, Allen & He

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Between 1991 and 1999 Reichart set up and led the European sales and marketing office for Shure Inc in Chicago, establishing a European sales and marketing office from the company's European base in Heilbronn, Germany.

He subsequently worked for beyerdynamic, setting up an international sales, marketing and distribution programme (with responsibility for adding many companies to the German company's distribution portfolio).

"I am certain I will be able to use the good relationships I have created with distributors, dealers and system integrators to QSC's advantage," he says "In recent years I have followed the company's development in the market and have been enormously impressed by how they have developed from being a well-kn

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14 March 2016

Stan Miller, who has owned the Rosco company since 1958 was travelling in Asia and asked Michael Hall to accept the Award on his behalf. Hall was introduced by Joe Dunton, executive vice president of Panavision, who spoke of new Rosco products being widely used in film today.

(Jim Evans)

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Ian Scott, director and general manager, UK will take on direct responsibility for CCTV business functions as well as the professional video product ranges in the UK.

"With these changes we believe we are using the experience and skills we have to best advantage. We expect to benefit from the broader revenue opportunities available f

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14 March 2016

Alexander Rojas joins Harman Professional from Caribbean Broadcast Suppliers, a family owned business, where he held the position of sales & marketing director since 1999 and was responsible for all sales operations and marketing activities.

"Alexander Rojas will be a very valuable addition to the Harman Professional team and I am confident his value will be felt immediately by our customers, distribution partners and dealers ali

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Tredget studied marketing as well as film and TV production in his native Australia. On graduation he enjoyed freelancing in Australia and New Zealand for 10 years before finding himself in the UK accepting the newly created role of marketing manager for White Light. One of his first tasks in 2004 was to reinvigorate the company's brand.

After four years at White Light Tredget said: "It was time for a new challenge and taking on a business development role

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Unfortunately Phil's trip got off to the worst possible start, losing four days after arrival in Nepal to a stomach bug, leaving the entire trip in jeopardy for him. But this is where his audio crew's sense of dedication and unwillingness to be beaten came to the fore - he wasn't about to let a bout of illness stop him. After racing against time to catch up with the rest of the trek, he met them at Island Peak Base Camp and was the first to the summit.

"It was the hardest journey of my life!" says Down. "But the thought of letting down

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"I'm back because I missed the company, the people, and the products," Latimer explained. "I look forward to reconnecting with some of my old customers, friends, and serving the growing Symetrix client base to the very best of my abilities. Recently I visited the factory and was genuinely impressed with the company's team spirit and unified sense of purpose. It's very exciting."

Paul Roberts, Symetrix director of sales, is parti

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After completing three years in the army as a tank mechanic, Marshal moved into theatre and has worked for much of the last 40 years as chief electrician for the Northcott Theatre in Exeter. Maurice has been committed to training new entrants to the industry for numerous years and many of today's top lighting designers and technicians have benefited from his tutelage.

In addition to his full-time commitments to the Northcott Theatre and to national training, Marshal co-founded Stage Electrics with managing director David Whitehead in 1979 and remains actively involved in the business tod

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This appointment coincides with the continual expansion of the company in both staff and offices in Europe and the US and the increase in demand for GDS product, the company says.

(Lee Baldock)

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Shawn Lear's responsibilities as a project manager include organising and supporting clients' lighting systems for touring and television application. Lear has had a diverse and long career in the lighting industry and comments, "I'm excited to be a member of the Bandit team. Welcome to the Big Leagues! Batter Up!"

As an electronics technician, James Prince's responsibilities include repairing, servicing and maintaining Bandit's moving lights inventory. Before joining Bandit Lites, Prince was a freelance lighting technician for Disney in Virginia working in their dry dock programme. "With the recent move to the new premises and a fresh start of the new year, I'm really looking forward t

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More recently with Munich-based technical event supplier, Gerhofer, Meyer brings to the company experience in rigging, lighting, pyrotechnic and laser techniques and a keen understanding of Meyer Sound products, as well as IT and digital networks. He studied communications engineering at University of Applied Sciences Cologne and is currently finishing his Bachelor Prof

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"This promotion recognises the significant impact that Jan has made over the past 31 years with Ross. Jan has been instrumental in building and promoting our brand and communicating the innovation and integrity that it stands for." said Jeff Moore, executive vice president, sales &marketing. "

(Jim Evans)

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Alex Skan, director of Void Acoustics Ltd, commented: "Andy is without doubt a powerful addition to our design team, led by Rog Mogale. A perfect complement to Rog's team, Andy's special set of skills and immense experience are helping to put Void in a very strong market position, emphasising our standing as a systems company with the scope for ground-breaking electronics as well as loudspeakers."

With his audio career spanning more than 20 years, Hunt began as a production manager, progressing to the design and manufacture of affordable high-end Hi-Fi amplifiers in the mid 1980s, developing innovative products that evolved into the Aura brand from B&W. He went on to found Matrix Amplifiers, which he ran successfully for many years.

(Jim Evans)

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Pope says: "It's an opportunity I've been waiting for. KMR is probably the epitome of a young, dynamic, pro-active sales company, with an excellent reputation. There are no corporate issues with central purchasing or multi-branch complications; we're a small and focused sales team. "

(Jim Evans)

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Odini's principal mission will be to define and implement sales strategies across the three territories. In addition to the existing sales partners, a new distribution network is being put in place to handle the new range of Audio over IP products which start shipping in early 2009.

Formally responsible for EMEA OEM sales for Sun Microsystems, Odini comes to his new position with over 20 years experience in the IT and telecommunications industries, notably with HP, IBM, Ericsson

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Mickey Curbishley, PRG's president of Concert Touring added: "Nick and I have worked together for many years. I wish him only the very, very best and I look forward to working with him in the future."

"It is with mixed emotions that I leave the PRG family,

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Pasquale Quadri, president of Clay Paky, said: "I am delighted to welcome Pio back into our team: with the support of his vast experience the company will certainly succeed in achieving new important goals."

Nahum said: "Working for Clay Paky is a fantastic opportunity. I fully share the values of the company: excellence, consistency and innovation. Furthermore, Clay Paky's

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Each AGM, Bandit recognises employees for years of service. Peter Heffernan, who was announced as Bandit's president in 2008, received a plaque for 30 years with the company. Business manager, Lee Anne Cooke (formerly Donaldson) received a plaque for 20 years of service. She also received a Rolex watch, which employees are awarded after 20 years with the company.

Director of educational services, Rick Berry, San Francisco general manager, Dizzy Gosnell and director of logistics and safety, Leonard Cox were all recognised for 15 years