Robe North America has announced the appointment of Charlie Hulme as Business Development Manager.
He will specifically be focusing on advancing systems sales and the coordination of installation projects.
Robe North America co-CEO Lorienn Cochenour stated: “As Business Development Manager, Charlie will be a perfect partner with Tal Janowitz in managing the Robe Anolis architainment brand and representatives, and he will also liaise with our Robe regional sales managers on permanent installation projects.”
Hulme is based in Austin, Texas and will be travelling extensively in his new role.
Hulme has been involved in entertainment lighting for around 30 years, including working for two high profile American moving light brands in this time. He brings extensive experience and a massive zest for the industry to the Robe equation.
Hulme was attracted to Robe by those already working there. “Their incredible attitude, passion for their jobs and enthusiasm which is contagious” he stated.
He also mentioned that he values the opportunity to work with lighting designers, specifiers, programmers and engineering professionals in the disciplines of both entertainment and architainment lighting.
Hulme relishes being part of an industry: “that makes people happy and creates magic, beauty and evokes emotions through lighting. It’s very cool that we provide tools for people to share experiences that will be with them forever like a concert, a drama or a themed environment.”
Josef Valchar, CEO of Robe s.r.o. stated: “We offer a warm welcome to Charlie. He already has a great synergy with many of his ‘new’ colleagues and we look forward to his energy and commitment adding another dimension to our already fantastic, highly motivated and very successful team in North America.”
Robe North America has also just relocated to a brand new 32,000 square foot purpose-built office and warehouse space in Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
