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TIG (Technological Innovations Group), has appointed Heinrich Mester to the position of Re- gional Sales Manager for the key Northern DACH territory. A hugely accomplished sales professional, Heinrich joins TIG with a wealth of audiovisu- al sales experience in account management and leadership positions.


As part of the established TIG team in DACH, Heinrich will be responsible for liaison with TIG’s German Elite Partners and dealers, as well as driving new sales in the region. Draw- ing on his local market knowl- edge and business contacts acquired throughout his career, Heinrich is looking forward to joining the fast-growing TIG team: “In a very short space of time TIG has really put itself on the map – not just in DACH but across EMEA. Of course, this is no surprise considering the high-quality team Robin has assembled. I’m really looking forward to joining the TIG ranks and continuing the phenome- nal growth already achieved.” In his new role, Heinrich will work directly with Olaf Steppu- tat, TIG’s DACH Regional Di- rector. Olaf is delighted to wel- come his latest recruit to the team: “Heinrich is a great addi- tion to our powerful DACH sales team. His excellent knowledge


Philips Professional Display Solutions has appointed Tracy Barrow as Key Account Man- ager, based in the north of the UK. Tracy has a strong track re- cord and is a well-known face in the AV industry, having spent 3½ years at Optoma before her recent 5-year term as UK Sales Manager at Peerless AV. Tracy’s new role will see her working closely with Philips Professional Display Solutions’ prime customers in Northern England and Scotland as the company’s growing range of solutions expands opportunities in both new and existing mar- kets.


forces Philips Professional Dis- play Solutions’ commitment to industry equality – with its UK team now being a 50/50 split of five men and five women. Tracy commented: “I’m thrilled to be bringing my industry experience to Philips Professional Display Solutions. This is a particularly exciting time for the company, with the introduction of its new LED range, as well as the new Media- Suite Professional TVs that are really making an impact with excit- ing features and bene- fits. All bringing great opportunities to make a true difference for resellers and their cus- tomers.”


The appointment also rein-


She adds: “I’ve known many of my new col-


P14 AV News August 2019 Philips Professional Display Solutions has appointed Tracy Barrow as


Key Account Manager, based in the north of the UK.


of customer needs, and in par- ticular his many years of exper- tise in the new German states will help to further strengthen Crestron's market position in our region.


ViewSonic Europe has appoint- ed Louie Fisher as Client Re- lationship Manager in


its AV


division. Based in the UK, he will be responsible for building and maintaining end-user re- lationships; showcasing View- Sonic’s range of award-winning interactive flat panels (IFPs) and projectors, using his expert knowledge of AV technology to ensure education and corporate customers have access to the products that best meet their needs.


Heinrich Mester appointed to the position of TIG’s Regional Sales Manager for the key Northern DACH territory.


Heinrich comments: “Having worked for AMX for 10 years, I have gained vast experience in the industry and, consequent- ly, I see great opportunity to contribute to the success of the company and in particular Crestron with the help of my existing network.”


leagues for a number of years and I’m looking forward to working with a superb and welcoming team, especially in a company with such a strong history in AV innovation.” Martin Ware, UK Sales Direc-


tor, said: “We’re absolutely de- lighted to welcome Tracy to our growing team. Tracy has an en- viable career history in the AV marketplace, and she brings a wealth of sales expertise. “The AV industry has long been made up mainly of males and we’ve continued to be re- ally pleased with the successes and progress that Women in AV and similar organisations have made. Our UK team has had a good gender mix for the last couple of years and it’s great that we’re now evenly split.


ViewSonic Europe has appointed Louie Fisher as Client Relation- ship Manager in its AV division.


buk has strengthened its AV conference team to expand its horizons. Cambridge-based conference technology provider buk Solutions has strengthened its team with the recruitment of two experienced conference technicians. It continues to invest in its services to clients and expand its horizons and recently welcomed Tom White- house and Jack Daubney to the team to further its growth. Steve Hunt, Operations Man-


ager at buk, said: “The two join us at a very exciting time when we are expanding the boundar- ies of our business and aiming for other sectors of the market. Their help will be vital in taking buk to the next level. Our tech-


nicians are extremely import- ant members of the buk team because they work so closely with our clients. It is they who will leave the lasting impres- sion of the firm, so we ensure we choose our staff carefully. They have a very responsible job that includes preparation, installation, on-site client liai- son operation and dismantling of the technology, too.” Jack said: “I’m looking to fur- ther developing my skills and expertise within the audio-vi- sual world and to enhance and utilise my existing experience from working as a profession- al musician and audio-visual technician. Above all, I enjoy the variety and flexibility this


Following the completion of his degree at the University of Birmingham, Louie also com- pleted the Teach First graduate programme; the largest teacher training and leadership pro- gramme in the UK. He went on to qualify and work as an En- glish and History teacher for a number of years before making the transition to EdTech, where he worked an as advisor for ed- ucation start-ups: Musemio and Prime VR. Tony White, AV Sales and Marketing Director at View-


Sonic Europe, commented: “Louie’s experiences as a teacher means he has a deep understanding of the challeng- es many schools face when it comes to implementing new AV technology – which makes him the ideal candidate to support and advise our customers in this important process. We are thrilled to welcome him as an integral part of our growing UK team.”


“My time in the classroom showed me the positive impact cutting-edge education tech- nology can have on student development,” Louie Fisher added. “It has long been an aspiration of mine to take up a role that allows me to com- bine my passion for technology and teaching. I have found that here at ViewSonic and I am looking forward to playing my part in our continued expan- sion here in the UK.”


buk has strengthened its AV conference team to expand its horizons. Cambridge-based conference technology provider


work provides, alongside getting a fly-on-the-wall insight into oth- er industries.” While Tom said: “For me, it’s something new every day. It’s interesting and I feel there is so much to learn about the whole audio-visual side. I’ve always wanted to become a


project


manager. It’s definitely a goal of mine. I know it takes a while to get there, but I’ll always put the time and effort into achieving that. I look forward to the future here.” The firm, which has been oper- ating in the AV and conferencing arena for over 30 years, special- ises in providing, setting up and running high-tech equipment at events to ensure delegates re- ceive a good experience. It also


focuses on providing simulta- neous interpretation systems for conferences within the UK and across the globe.” Recently, its AV Project Man-


ager, Duncan Conway, qual- ified for PRINCE2, the proj- ect manager’s certification. Duncan said: “It was chal- lenging, but well worth the effort. PRINCE2 is recognised throughout the industry and gives our clients confidence that any projects we undertake will be managed in a profes- sional and structured way. It also demonstrates buk’s com- mitment to investing in staff training and development in order to stay at the top of our field.”


Tom Whitehouse and Jack Daubney join the buk team to further its growth.


Futuresource Consulting wel- comes Alexandre Jornod into its Digital Entertainment Team, as a newly appointed music and audio analyst, further bolstering its services for clients across the media, entertainment and au- dio technology sectors. Jornod brings with him skills and expe- rience from Kobalt Music Group, where he managed and nurtured relationships with well-known music streaming services in- cluding Apple, Deezer, NetEase, KKBox and Qobuz at AWAL (Ko- balt’s music recordings entity). Further career achievements include growing the Kobalt streaming footprint in conjunc- tion with developing a thorough understanding of the streaming business. Prior to Kobalt, Alex- andre worked at the Dutch clas- sical record label Pentatone, which he joined after graduating with an MSc from Warwick Busi- ness School. He notably helped Pentatone successfully transi- tion to digital by embracing the latest trends in the streaming domain. "We are delighted to welcome Alexandre to our team, and his recruitment will further ignite Futuresource’s drive to the next stage of growth,” commented David Sidebottom, Principal Analyst at Futuresource Con- sulting. “Alexandre has been on the cutting edge of music tech throughout his career and his passion has driven him into different functional roles from digital strategy to business de- velopment, account manage-


ment and marketing. Alexan- dre’s passion and knowledge gained in his previous roles will be leveraged to help shape Futuresource’s services in the dynamic music and audio technology sector.”


Jornod says, “Futuresource Consulting has worked in the heart of the media, en- tertainment and technology industries for over 30 years, spanning the whole ecosys- tem. I am excited to be joining them as there is so much hap- pening in the world of music and audio right now. It is not just about the content but its context in relation to distribu- tion and access. I am looking forward to working with col- leagues and clients to map out how this increasingly dynamic landscape shifts.”


Zylia is expanding across tech- nical and operational areas to address rapidly rising demand for the company's ZYLIA ZM-1 microphone and 360-degree audio recording software. Zylia has hired Maurizio Barausse as Key Account Manager, Marek Kabacinski and Krzysztof Klos as software testers, Michal Huflejt as a Research Engi- neer, Wojtek Blachowiak as a technical customer service ex- pert, and Lidia Wojciechowska as Office Manager. "We are committed to ensur- ing that even as Zylia grows, we maintain exceptional ser- vice and excellence in tech- nical research and design,"


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