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Parks comments, "As the company has grown over the past few years, I have been shadowing Stephen, so it made sense for an official restructuring in order to formalise my role and to allow Stephen to focus on other aspects of the business.

"My strengths lie in client liaison and people management, where Stephen's lie in his extensive lighting industry experience and business development, so it makes good business sense to capitalise on these abilities."

Capel adds, "Point Source has seen different stages of growth from start up in 1997 to the present; now we're about to start a new phase of expansion. I'm looking forward to promoting the Ev

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Scott returns to the entertainment technology industry after a brief hiatus during which he worked within the financial services sector. A graduate of Queen Margaret University, he worked within the retail division of Northern Light from 2000 until 2007.

"The launch of Northern Light Direct - and the subsequent expansion of this area of the company's business - provided an ideal opportunity for me to return to the fold," says Scott. " My first love is technical theatre and it's fantastic to be back in this industry. I plan to use my recent experiences gained within the corporate sector to apply specific business expansion techniques to growing Northern Light Direct's market share in the provision of boxed goods to entertainment venues."

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Webster started his working life in high end audio, progressing to a career in commercial business management which saw him take leadership roles in the software telecoms industry as well as at BMW before returning to the audio industry in 2011. For the past 12 months, Webster has been running his own live sound company, working extensively with the RSG product range, providing PA/sound system and sound engineering services.

"We are pleased to welcome Chris to the RSG team and feel that his wealth of experience in client management, sales and as a solutions provider will be invaluable in developi

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Funktion One's Sales Director, David Bruml said "We are extremely pleased to be welcoming Bill to the Funktion One team. We have been on the lookout for someone of his calibre and experience for some time now and we very much look forward to working together."

Bill Woods commented, "Having witnessed the growth of Funktion One first hand as a supplier with XTA and MC2 I was very exc

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In this newly-created role, Shulman will manage ASG support for all permanently installed sound systems, while longtime ASG resource Joe Fustolo will focus on mobile production customers. Rocha states, "Expanding ASG and bringing in a world-class resource like Adam, who is dedicated exclusively to the installation markets, further demonstrates our commitment to supporting our customers and partners. "

"Increasing global demand for ASG service, particularly in overseas markets, necessitated the expansion. Jerrold Stevens, Director, EAW Application Support Group, adds, "Adam's experience in system design, project man

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CEO Bob Gordon said: "We are delighted to welcome George to A.C.T Lighting. George strengthens our knowledge base on automated stage lighting and brings with him first-hand knowledge of the history of automated lights. He knows how to take care of lighting professionals and how to provide exactly what they need to be successful. He has more than 20 years' experience in the lighting industry and we expect him to strengthen our position as the number one Clay Paky distributor in the world."

"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the folks from A.C.T Lighting and to have the chance to be associated with the powerful brands they represent," says Masek. "I saw joining A

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Patrick Lau has been appointed export sales manager for Asia-Pacific while Stephan Grawe joins in a similar capacity covering Europe and Africa.

Based in his native Hong Kong, Patrick Lau is an industry veteran who brings over 25 years of experience with him to TC Group International (TCGI) - the organisation responsible for sales of Tannoy, Lab.gruppen and Lake. He rose from his position as sales manager for leading Hong Kong audio technology distributor Dah Chong Hong (DCH) to become international sales manager for Martin Audio in 2008. In both these positions he oversaw the rapidly rising fortunes of the Martin Audio brand in China, particularly in the entertainment sector.

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David Whitehead comments: "For many years I have fulfilled the role of both Chairman and Managing Director. The time is right to make a distinction between these roles. As Chairman I will be free to consider strategy, shape vision and support my senior leadership team. I am delighted that Dan has accepted this post and I know that we will work closely together to ensure the future success of the bu

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Fred Lindauer, Robert Juliat USA managing director, states, "I am thrilled that Alan is part of our team. He shares my desire to provide prompt and enthusiastic customer support and I am confident that his knowledge and experience will be instrumental in growing our business."

"I am excited about the opportunity of working with Robert Juliat," Keen comments. "Robert Juliat manufactures high quality and innovative products for the entertainment and architectural lighti

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Thorsten brings over 20 years of experience in sound technology to the company. One of the very early adopters of digital audio, he was designing systems for large events using digital crossovers, processors and networks as far back as 1995.

In 2003 he started his own company, Audioconsulting Schulze, whose first project was the design and programming of the digital audio system of the refurbished Olympic stadium in Berlin. Nearly a decade later it is still considered state-of-the-art.

"Coda manufactures excellent loudspeakers," he says. "The company is a leader in speaker technologies such as sensor-controlled subs and ring diaphragm compression drivers.

"I believe that my experience

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Page will be supporting the existing sales team of Ian Staddon, Tim Shaxson and James 'Digger' Bradley. Whilst building relationships with the company's distributors to help further expand DiGiCo sales into existing and emerging markets, he will be providing technical seminars, workshops, and systems design.

"Dan has proved himself to be an invaluable member of the DiGiCo team," says managing director James Gordon. "This new role recognises his considerable skills and adds yet another dimension to what we can offer our customers."

"I'm very excited about this new opportunity," adds Page. "I have an extensive product knowledge and I'm looking forward to being able to use that to help DiGiCo and its customers achie

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Andersson takes up the position after two years as part of the sales organisation TC Group International (TCGI), the organisation responsible for sales of the TC Group brands, where he was employed as international sales manager for touring products.

"I am delighted to take up the role as the company enters a new era in its history," said Andersson. "I think the level of innovation across the brands is unrivalled."

Jon Alkhagen, managing director at Lab.gruppen and Lake, said, "We are very pleased to announce Martin's appointment. His knowledge of the company, the market, and of the touring world in general, will be a serious asset as we push forward in a competitive m

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Bates brings more than 25 years of experience in the music industry to JHS's Pro Audio Division, having previously managed UK sales for many major professional audio brands.

He has worked as UK sales manager for MAM Communications, Stirling Audio, and Arbiter Pro Audio, servicing a national client base from rental companies to install and AV specialists, and recently working as a freelance consultant within the educational market.

Jones said, "I'm excited to have joined a company with over 47 years' experience in the music industry with a strong stable of Pro Audio brands. I'll be looking forward to seeing and looking after many of my old custom

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"It has been a distinct privilege to be a part of this great company and I am proud of what Community has achieved during these difficult times," says Foreman. "I have enjoyed working with Bruce, Christine and John and the many talented employees at Community who have become my good friends. I and my wife Lynnelle look forward to a quiet time, to visiting our families and to considering the next phase in our lives."

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"The Commercial market is a significant part of Crestron's activities." Says Phil Breitschadel, UK sales manager at Crestron. "It is important for us to maintain our involvement in this sector and continue to grow and develop it, which is why I am really looking forward to Helen joining the Crestron team. Helen's new role will ensure that we continue to advance in this area and with her past experience and knowledge of the AV industry, it will put her in good stead to meet our commercial business objectives."

Says Badger, "I am delighted to be joining the company as I've sold Crestron products in previous roles, and also inclu

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"I am very excited to be working with a high-quality brand like DPA Microphones, which develops innovative products that are standouts in the industry," says Mayer. "For most of my professional career, I participated in the growth and development of another premium microphone company, and I plan to use that experience to help DPA expand further in the States. I look forward to ensuring that the company adjusts in a sales and marketing perspective to the changing and increasingly competitive environment of the microphone industry, as well as to overseei

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Industry veteran Phil Van Peborgh has joined the company as Eastern regional sales manager, while technical sales manager Ladd Temple has been promoted to Western regional sales manager.

Van Peborgh comes to Renkus-Heinz after several years as a manufacturers' representative with Highway Marketing and TechRep. He also founded and was director of marketing for social media portal Knetwit.com, and was general manager of video games magazine Polygon.

Prior to moving to the US in 2000, Van Peborgh spent more than a decade working in live sound, touring the US and Europe extensively as a FOH, monitor and production engineer. His resume also includes several years as a systems integrator.

"We're very excited to welcome Phil to Renkus-Heinz," said Rik Kirby, VP of sales and marketing. &q

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Siamak Naghian, managing director of Genelec Oy comments, "Lars-Olof has two decades of audio industry experience and is known industry-wide for his distinguished contribution to professional monitoring. This experience and his depth of knowledge of all aspects of the audio industry will be invaluable as he assumes leadership of our newly expanded marketing department."

"On a personal level, I'm really looking forward to this new role as I enjoy being involved in all aspects of the marketing mix," commentsJanflod. "During my time at th

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Reporting to Helen Meyer, executive vice president of the company, Zacarias is charged with all aspects of leading Meyer Sound sales managers and partners across the globe, including setting sales goals and forecasts, developing consistent pricing and distribution policies, and evaluating and communicating new product requirements and business opportunities. Zacarias will also collaborate with th

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Marsh has been with Audio-Technica since 2000, when he joined the company in the position of customer support representative. Over the past decade with Audio-Technica, Marsh was promoted to A-T's assistant regional manager and then on to territory manager, a position he held until his latest promotion. Marsh will help to identify emerging market dynamics and trends, while continuing to address the needs of contractors, consultants and end users, concerning the increasingly intricate requirements of complex

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Gruszeckyj has worked in the live video production since he was 16 and has a passion and zeal for his work that is an ideal fit with CPL's philosophy, the company says. His industry experience includes freelancing for a number of leading companies and brands for the last six years, dealing with video and IMAG systems - both engineering and directing - and also projection, through which he has built up a broad technical and creative k

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Speirs' career as an architectural lighting designer spanned almost 30 years and included projects across the world including Madrid's Barajas Airport, Gateshead's Millennium Bridge, Dubai's Burj Al Arab Tower, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, The Copenhagen Opera House, the interior of St Paul's Cathedral, London and the Beijing Capital International Airport.

Mark Major, Speirs' long-time business partner and friend, paid tribute to him on the Speirs + Major website. He said: "Whether you were a client, a fe

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Palmer, currently in his eighth year as a member of the L-Acoustics US Team, is experienced in both the technical and business aspects of professional audio, having spearheaded numerous installation projects for the company, ranging from sports venues and themed entertainment to houses of worship and performing arts. In his new role, he will focus on developing strategic relationships for L-Acoustics and various market development activities across multiple segments of the US installation market.

Andrew Nagel embraces an expanded nationwide role as head of application for the US installation market after completin

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Martin Tarpy comes to Northern Light from leading installer TMC, where he had worked for more than 20 years. Tarpy will be a project manager for Northern Light and will be involved in the design and installation of lighting, sound, AV, media and stage systems across a range of Northern Light projects - beginning with a raft of schools in the Birmingham area.

Tarpy said, "After 20 years of working with TMC, I'm sure working anywhere else will be a shock to the system! However, I'm very much looking forward to the new challenge and to bringing my skills to Northern Light. This is a company that I've been very much aware of throughout my career and it is with a sense of excitement that I join the much bigger operation that is Northern Light."

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