Movers and Shakers


Leeds-based digital solutions provider UX Global (UXG) has appointed a head of sales and marketing as it looks to build on current momentum and pursue significant growth in 2021. Noel Kennedy has been recruited to the newly-created role at the Hors- forth-based company, which designs, manufactures and installs digital, LED and retail displays for a range of clients across the UK and Europe, including Halfords and Dixons Carphone. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team, having joined from audio-visual design and build specialists, Involve, where he was head of sales. In his new role, Noel is responsible for bringing to life the company’s extensive offering, working closely with existing clients and pros- pects to deliver innovative solutions that address their needs and help them to stand-out.


Commenting on his appointment, UXG managing director Alistair Wright said: “We’re delighted to have brought Noel on board as we set ourselves up for what is set to be a big year for UXG. His experience, knowledge and network of contacts are second- to-none, and I’m looking forward to


Digital Projection has hired Jérôme Cadilhac as its business development manager for the South of France, a newly created role, effective immedi- ately. Cadilhac will report to Digital Projection’s EMEA sales and market- ing manager, Dirk Siedle, as well as working closely with Stéphane Bour- don, Digital Projection’s historical sales manager for France, Spain, Por- tugal, and North Africa.


“I have been working in the audio-vi- sual world since 2006,” said Cadil- hac. “After five years at French AV wholesaler, IXAM, I spent nine years at Christie Digital Systems, where I was first in charge of projector, LED, and media server distribution in the South of France, then across the country for the company’s new ‘Enterprise’ verti- cal. These 14 years of experience in the field mean that I have an excellent grasp of the various distribution net- works in France and have built solid relationships with the main players in


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working closely with Noel to build our presence within existing sectors and explore opportunities to expand into new markets.”


Of his appointment, Noel said: “The


really standout, and I’m truly excited to be working with them to build the company’s reputation and achieve new levels of success.”


Noel Kennedy has been recruited to the newly-created role at the Hors- forth-based UXG, which designs, manu- factures and installs digital, LED and re- tail displays for a range of clients across the UK and Europe.


talented team at UXG are already high- ly regarded for their market-leading innovation and ability to make brands


the market; from integrators and ser- vice providers to design offices and wholesalers.” Although Cadilhac’s designated sector will be ‘South of France’ he will also be involved more widely with major key accounts thanks to his pre-exist- ing relationships with the companies. “I’ve known about the potential of Digital Projection’s product range for a long time,” said Cadilhac. “Stéphane Bourdon has done excellent work for over a decade, and now is the per- fect time to strengthen the team and the brand’s dominance in the French market when other players seem to be pulling back.”


“Digital Projection is a company that is as innovative as it is adaptable. The company has been very smart in the way it’s been growing over the years, and their new RGB laser range (with the Satellite MLS) is a particularly good illustration of this. Despite its reach, the team remains close on an


Operating out of a 14,000 sq ft state- of-the-art design and production facil- ity, UXG designs and manufactures digital, LED and retail displays for a range of clients across the UK and Europe, including Pioneer, Halfords, Dixons Carphone and YO! Sushi. UXG was also responsible for the upgrade of the digital strategy and wayfinding me- dia for Leeds Playhouse, as part of the theatre’s eight-figure transformation. The company is renowned for its market-leading innovation and last year UXG unveiled Auto-Q, a bespoke digital signage solution which allows retailers to control and measure the number of customers inside their store at any given time and monitor hot-spots, providing insights and in- telligence to inform how the store is configured and how customer needs are best met.


Digital Projection has hired Jérôme Cadilhac as its business development manager for the South of France, a newly created role, effective immediately.


interpersonal level, and the manag- ers are dynamic and attentive to the teams in the field, an environment I look forward to returning to.”


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