Industry Pro Matt Hallard Joins Martin Professional as New Business Area Manager, Rental - EMEAMartin Professional announces long-time industry professional Matt Hallard has joined the Martin EMEA sales organization as business area manager, rental. Hallard brings with him a wealth of industry experience having worked as production manager for P&O Cruises Worldwide, as regional sales manager at PRG Distribution, and most recently for Philips Vari-Lite as European sales manager. Hallard's primary duties in the Martin EMEA organization will focus on developing Martin's Global Alliance Program, as well as handling a number of key accounts. Furthermore, Martin plans to utilize Hallard's deep roots in the industry to strengthen as well as develop new relationships with lighting designers and important customers European-wide. "Matt is just the kind of industry pro that can support our continued growth within the touring, TV, and event segments by using his extensive industry knowledge, contacts, and solid lighting designer relationships," stated Steen Matthiesen, interim senior vice president at Martin EMEA. "There is no substitute for experience and we look forward to working with Matt to further develop our network of lighting influencers within the region." See Martin Professional at PLASA Focus: Orlando, May 15-16, and PLASA Focus: Austin, September 10-11. 
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