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Shure Distribution UK’s Systems Group is expanding, with the addition of Andrew Francis as Senior Applications Engineer and Richard Knott as Project Manager. The new employees have been taken on in response to the growing demand for Shure conferencing audio technology.


Andrew Francis has a decade of AV expe- rience covering both installed systems and live events. During this time he has worked with politicians and business leaders, as well as other high-profile public figures such as His Holiness The Pope, while pro- ducing confer- ences, awards events and gala dinners. On the installation side he spent three years as a technical manager designing and commissioning AV systems for large corporate installations, specialising in multipurpose flexible meeting rooms.


In his new role, Andrew is a product special- ist for Shure’s Microflex Advance, Microflex


Riedel Communications has announced the appointment of Daniel Channon as rental engineer. Based in Riedel’s U.K. office, Channon will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and maintaining the company’s extensive rental service for tailored commu- nications and networking solutions. Prior to joining Riedel, Channon served both the Rio and London Olympic and Paralympic Games as cluster venue results project man- ager for the Results Technology Service, the team in charge of the end-to-end systems used to communicate live sport results and competition information across global media. For Rio, he was responsible for the overall delivery of live results services for 12 sports, and for London he managed delivery of results services for the volleyball and sitting volleyball events.


Channon also previously served as a project manager for Adstream, a global advertising workflow and distribution company, and held several IT project management positions with the British Airports Authority. He holds a degree in business administration from Na- pier University in Edinburgh, Scotland, and technical/project management certifications


Wireless, QLX-D, ULX-D and Axient Digital platforms. He will also offer technical support in the pre-sales and commissioning phases of larger projects, and will take an active role in industry education through Shure Audio Institute events.


Andrew comments: “There aren’t many com- panies that have the history and reputation Shure enjoys in its core industry. I’m delight- ed to join the Systems team at a time when


what technology can do for the AV industry, and I think Shure share that passion, which makes it a great place to work.” Richard Knott also comes from an AV background with a focus on installed sound, having carried out roles at manufacturer and distributor level. Prior to joining Shure, he was Business Development Manager at White Light, managing AV system design and project sales across a range of markets. As Project Manager, Richard is responsible for relationship building between Shure, end users and consultants in the Systems market, focusing on conference audio, meeting rooms, and multi-divisible spaces. “Now is an exciting time to be part of the Systems Group, as Shure’s presence contin- ues to grow in the corporate market,” said Richard. “The company has a rich history of audio solutions of the highest quality, and an excellent UK team as well as global support. I’m very pleased to be a part of Shure and I look forward to working to deliver our aims and goals.”


Andrew Francis as Senior Applications Engineer and Richard Knott as Project Manager


Shure are moving into new markets with the incredible MXA910 ceiling array microphone, and with the introduction of Shure’s first DSP product, the P300, this will only continue. I’ve always enjoyed pushing the boundaries of


SDUK Systems Group Manager Duncan Savage said: “We are thrilled to have Andrew and Richard on board. Microflex Advance has proved hugely popular since its launch in 2016 and, with their knowledge and experi- ence, they will be invaluable as we continue to develop the Shure product portfolio and deliver innovative solutions to the market.”


from Microsoft and Cisco. “With his IT expertise and extensive project management experience for media opera- tions, particularly with the Rio and London games, Daniel is the ideal professional to manage our rental operations in the U.K.,” said Paul Rivens, Sales Director, U.K., for Riedel Communications. “Our rental service is an extremely important part of the Riedel corporate culture because it puts us in close touch with our customers’ needs and requirements. Through his background, Daniel understands perfectly how practical solutions can be developed from practical experiences.”


Daniel Channon has been appointed as rental engineer based in Riedel’s U.K. office,


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