• Experienced
executive brings proven leadership and nearly forty years’ experience in the
film industry to fuel Take 2’s growth
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Take 2 clients will benefit from Alan Piper’s knowledge following nine years as
MD at RED Europe, innovators in the field of digital cinema
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The appointment of Alan Piper as MD is significant in Take 2’s overall strategy
and plans for future development
London, UK
– April 26, 2018: Take 2 (www.take2films.co.uk)
leading supplier of professional digital and motion picture equipment within
the film and television industry, has announced the
appointment of Alan Piper as Managing Director of Take 2. Alan has a remarkable
track record and nearly four decades of professional experience in the film
industry.
In his new role,
Alan will be responsible for leading business development, strategy and leadership to drive brand growth for Take 2.
Alan will spearhead the development and implementation of the organisation’s
overall growth and profitability, working closely with existing Take 2 staff.
Alan brings with him close to forty years’ experience in the film
industry. He was most recently Managing Director at RED Europe Ltd, where over
the past nine years he grew the team from an initial three people focusing
mainly on technical support, to a business of 30 people, responsible for the
sales and service for RED product throughout EMEA, with agents appointed in
major regions and significant revenue generation.
On the appointment
of Alan, John Brennan, Group CEO of Procam Group, said that his business
network, proven leadership and outstanding vision for business development and
strategy will be invaluable for helping Take 2 accelerate growth in the coming
months.
“We took careful
consideration and time in selecting new leadership for Take 2 and are confident
we have found the right individual to provide an improved structure for the
scale of business, while nurturing a client-centric culture that focuses on
providing the very best service that Take 2 is known for. We are thrilled to
welcome Alan on board,” said John Brennan. “As
Alan’s role and contributions expand, we know he will be an integral part of
the future success of the Take 2.”
Prior to RED, Alan
served as Group Operations Director at Lee Lighting Ltd within the Panavision
Europe Group, before which he was Technical Sales Manager at Cine-Europe for
six years and European Technical Director at Panavision for four years. Prior
to this, Alan served ten years at ARRI (GB) Ltd where he was instrumental in
developing the camera service department and was ultimately responsible for all
camera business, both sales and technical.
Commenting on his
appointment, Alan said, “Over the years I have had the opportunity to get to
know many members of the team and I now look forward to working alongside them. The Procam
Group ownership moves Take 2 onward and upward, and I am hugely excited to be
part of the team that will grow and expand the business.”