Artistry in Motion Group and Pangolin Laser Systems has announced that Justin Perry has been named President of both companies, effective immediately.
The appointment formalizes the leadership role Perry has already been playing at Pangolin and extends it across the group.
He will lead the strategic efforts and commercial activity for both businesses.
Bill Benner continues as Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Pangolin, leading product development and continuing to push the technology, forward.
Artistry in Motion Group is the parent company formed when Pangolin Laser Systems and Artistry in Motion merged earlier this year.
Both businesses continue to operate under their own names, and confetti industry expert Joe Wojcik continues as leader of the Artistry in Motion operating unit.
Perry has been with Pangolin for more than 18 years, at the forefront of the company’s commercial, strategic and distribution network, and will continue those efforts on a go forward basis.
As the group moves to further invest in innovative new products, and expand their range across the laser, confetti and broader special effects markets, we aspire to give customers more, from a single trusted partner.
Dean Emmerton, Managing Partner, Emko Capital said: “Justin is a true entrepreneur and industry leader. He has demonstrated leadership, energy and passion that our team members, customers, and partners in Pangolin and AIM have come to rely on. The two businesses merged earlier this year with a vision to create something truly unique and one-of-a-kind for the special effects industry. We are confident Justin is the right person to bring the group together and shape the vision of the future.”
Bill Benner, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Pangolin Laser Systems said: “For years now, Justin’s day-to-day work has been that of a President. This title simply recognizes the role he has already been playing. I’ve worked alongside Justin for nearly two decades, and I’ve seen how much he cares about this company, our customers and the people who work here. With Justin leading the business, our team can keep doing what we do best, which is building the tools the laser industry relies on.”
Justin Perry, President, Artistry in Motion Group and Pangolin: said: “Together, the Pangolin teams have built amazing technology that serves both the laser entertainment and photonics industries. On the entertainment side, our systems have powered major concerts, festivals and venues around the world – bringing joy to millions of attendees. And on the photonics side, our ScannerMAX division brings the same passion and precision to industrial, medical, and scientific work.
“Very few companies can say they lead in both, and that’s because of the people who work here. I’m grateful for this role and I don’t take it lightly. My job is to help our teams keep pushing forward, find new places to grow, and make the quality of our work even better. I am a service-based leader, and plan to ensure our team, and customer’s needs, remain at the forefront of all we do.”
