Doug Simpson has over 20 years of experience using and selling professional audio and video gear, and has lived and worked in the Las Vegas market for six years. Most recently, Simpson was the regional manager for Vegas-based MDM Group, where he managed all aspects of the Convention Services division.
States Simpson, "In Las Vegas, we have everything from major recording studios an
Inaugurated in May 2010, Analog Way UK will move to a new facility in August. Located in London, the new office offers larger space in order to integrate training facilities and reinforce customer service quality.
The Analog Way UK team is also growing with the appointment of Andrew Smith, who joined Régis Pirot in July 2010, as area sales manager. "I am pleased to join Analog Way as area sales manager, as I feel this is a company with a clear sense of direction, innovative products and a great future in prospect," comments Smith.
"With more than 25 years experience in the UK Audio Visual market working with well-known distributors, I am hoping to be able to help companies in t
Spratling has held senior positions at Snell & Wilcox, NVISION, ADC Telecommunications, and Sigma Electronics. He was responsible for creating the NAB-HD pavilion, has served as chair of the NAB Exhibitor's board, and has acted as a marketing and technology consultant for the organisation
"We are excited to have Nigel join our team here at Ross," said David Ross, CEO, Ross Video. "A well respected industry veteran, Nigel possesses a depth of industry experience, enthusiasm and creativity that we know will benefit our flagship Vision and CrossOver production switchers and significantly contribute to Ross continuing to deliver compelling product experiences to our customers."
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"I'm extremely excited and optimistic about my new position," says Green. "I am looking forward to becoming part of our stellar international team here at American DJ."
Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ Group of Companies, adds, "We are very excited to promote Chuck Green to his well-deserved new position within the company; his passion for music and his understanding of our vast family of products really embodies what American DJ is all about."
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Prior to joining Crown, Friedlander served as a staff audio engineer for LD Systems L.P., a major sound, light and video production firm. In this role he was responsible for the production of corporate and special events, designing and deploying specialized sound reinforcement systems as well as mixing live performances.
Friedlander also previously held the position of sound engineer and systems tech for Maryland Sound International, where he was a technician for major live event productions. Among the
Prior to joining Crown, Saenz served in multiple roles at Pelton, Marsh, and Kinsella, LLC., an AV consulting and design firm, most recently as senior director of marketing and business development and managed the Las Vegas office. In this role he was responsible for marketing acoustics, AV, telecommunication and security services as well as consulting on major projects in the Las Vegas market. These projects ranged from hotels to theatres/showrooms and education facilities.
"At Crown we understand the need to educate our customer base on the
Managing director Glen Chadwick comments, "David will be a great asset in helping us communicate the real differences Jamie Oliver's Fabulous Feasts' can bring to an event."
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Based in London, Frost gained years of hands-on experience, as a crew member on live productions, and as an audio engineer in studios and clubs. She earned her BSc degree in Live Event Technology at the University of Glamorgan in Cardiff after two years at the University of Salford in Manchester, where she graduated from its HND Audio and Video Systems programme.
"I prefer the live experience to the studio," says Frost. "Outside the studio, we don't have the luxury of correcting a problem over and over again. There's nothing quite like the challenge of getting it right the first time, quickly."
CEO Colin Waters says, "Nothing is more important to TM
In addition to relaying the latest pro audio news, and providing access to a selection of technical papers and instructional videos, Fast-and-Wide enables visitors to comment on items, as well as follow through social media including Twitter and YouTube.
With wide-ranging news of international business and equipment announcements, and supporting services in place, Fast-and-Wide will soon host a discussion forum for industry issues and developments.
"I aim to encourage a free exchange of ideas, information and concerns, with the best interests of our industry in mind," Goodyer says. "With the global economy, 'green' initiatives, c
"Tom has significant experience in proactive business development efforts and growing sales," said Robert Koolen, president of Scala. "With his in-depth knowledge of the signage industry and a proven track record, I am confident that Tom will be a significant contributor to Scala's continued growth."
Prior to joining Scala, Nix was vice president and general manager of Dynamax Technologies. During his tenure, Nix was instrumental in growing the North American operations of the UK-based digital signage software developer.
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In June, Orbital achieved ISO 9001 certification, as the culmination of a two-year programme to initiate quality management systems throughout the organisation. Thirdly, Orbital is cementing its focus on the wider European sound rental market with the opening of a European support office this autumn.
MD Chris Headlam comments, "Orbital has earned a reputation for being a genuinely dynamic live sound company, and that involves never standing still and watching the grass grow! We have a fantastic team of people - nearly 40 at t
Blake Augsburger, Harman Professional CEO comments, "What makes Mark ideal for this position is his broad understanding of the values, heritage and potential of both JBL Professional and Selenium. We are very pleased that he has elected to take this position and I am confident that his leadership will serve as a platform for a host of innovations and the delivery of the quality and performance that our customers demand."
Ureda joins Harman Professional with a background in acoustics and management. He began his career with
Collings is responsible for improving systems and streamlining company processes before taking Sunbaba into new marketplaces. "It is great to be working with such a well know and vibrant company who are highly respected within the industry," he says. "I will be working between the Cambridge and London offices primarily implementing new communication strategies and IT infrastructure before taking the company into pastures new."
Jemma Syms has joined as an account executive on a year work placement from an Event Management degree at Leeds Metropolitan University.
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In his new position, Donovan will work closely with Shannon and the rest of the sales team, serving as Audio-Technica's primary technical resource for installed sound contractors, consultants and architects.
"On behalf of the Audio-Technica sales department, I welcome Mark to the team," stated Shannon. "Mark has a true passion for audio and a wealth of experience, and we look forward to working with him to continue to penetrate the installed sound market sector. He is a real asset to A-T and our customers, and we are lucky to have him on board."
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Garg comes to Harman with 22 years of experience at Bhartia Cutler Hammer, a switchgear company, and most recently Bose India, where he was the head of the Professional Division for sales for the past 12 years. At Harman, he will work with his team to generate demand in India for Harman Professional products across all markets - including MI, broadcast/recording, cinema, tour-sound and more - using various sales, channel network and business development strategies.
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Chaos' London based operation offers full production support, including equipment inventory and technical support.
Former head of European sales for Total Fabrications, Gary White has a broad production background, ranging from theatre, to television, to corporate conferences, to touring and finally founding his own full technical production company, creating live events for blue chip clients.
White comments, "This is a major investment for the company. There is no doubt that the market in the UK and Europe continues to grow. All of the core skills I acquired in the entertainmen
The certification indicates proficiency in the use of counterweight, mechanical, and hydraulic systems installed in theatres. ETCP riggers also understand the health and safety issues involved in the use of theatre rigging, as well as Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requirements for the use, maintenance and inspection of rigging.
Formerly the assistant technical director for the New York City Opera, Cox joined the Clancy staff in 2008. She now oversees the in-house completion of large contract projects, spending the bulk of her time at customer sites.
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"Regardless of the project, Tomcat is committed to providing innovative products and innovative solutions to serve the challenging needs of our customers, and to make that happen we make sure we have the best people on board" said Stefano Rossellini, CEO.
"We are very excited to have Fernando on Tomcat's team and are confident in his leadership. He is a professional with valuable knowledge of supply chain, lean warehousing, stamping operations, welding operations, assembly operations, and human resources."
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For the past 10 years Jim has been in business outsourcing, distribution, manufacturing and channel sales where he was responsible for national sales for two separate companies in the consumer electronics, satellite, and wireless internet industry.
"I am excited to be joining the Wybron team, especially when Wybron's cutting-edge technology and innovations are needed more than ever in today's industry," Koza says. "I look forward to supporting our client partners with all their lighting needs."
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"Having been in the AV industry for some time, I have always had a great deal of respect for PSCo and the incredible innovation they continue to bring to the UK rental market," says Billings. "While my role encompasses the whole of the UK, my focus to begin with will be on PSCo's Northern territories; with the office in Birmingham and our extensive fleet of quality products, we are in a better position than ever to deliver in these areas and I look forward to developing good relationships with our e
Perez, a veteran with more than 15 years in the audio field, is a recognised professional in the television and audio industry in Puerto Rico. His role in this new position is to support Soundcraft and Studer distributors in the region in all matters related to digital audio consoles. He will report to Jaime Albors, senior director of sales intercontinental, Harman Professional and will operate from the company's Intercontinental sales office in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Perez joins Harman Professional from Univision Puerto Rico, a network affiliate from the Univision Network in the United States. Perez was the head audio engineer of the production department and had the responsibility of working with the engineering department to design, select a
This operation offers a bespoke service according to the needs of the client, but the primary objective is to leverage contacts and market knowledge to increase sales in countries within EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa). The service is particularly useful to the smaller company that may not have sufficient resources to devote dedicated manpower to improve the results in developing markets, says Hollebone. However, it has relevance to any organisation experiencing patchy results and under-performing resellers or distributors.
Hollebone has had recent experience in Russia, CIS, Eastern Europe and surrounding areas but has operated throughout Europe for many years. Those former countries require a different approach b
Matthew Teevan, interim managing director of Projecta stated,"Mr. Lormans brings extensive operational, engineering and sales and marketing experience to the position; skill sets that will benefit the entire organisation as well as Projecta's clients."
Lormans was most recently worldwide sales and marketing director for Graco; he was based in the United States for his assignment. Prior to his executive role at Graco, he held positions in manufacturing, engineering, logistics and managed an international acquisition for Graco's European division.
Matthew Teevan who has served as the interim MD of Projecta since May 2009, will continue at Projecta as part of the management team in a senior sales and marketing role.
Almond, formerly head of marketing for Studiomaster, assumes responsibility for the marketing of the three brands throughout Europe with immediate effect. Almond's new role will see him oversee the group's promotional activities across the professional audio, live sound, theatre sound, AV and event production and MI sectors.
The new position is "a key aspect of group strategy", as Cadac establishes itself, with a wider product portfolio, beyond its traditional market leading position in theatre mixing consoles, and as Studiomaster re-establishes a prominent position in professional and MI PA, and commercial audio markets.
An effective relaunch of the Carlsbro brand is scheduled for next year'
