PRG XL Video, the UK operation of Production Resource Group, LLC (PRG), is pleased to announce that media server and creative video technology expert Patrick Verhey has joined its team.
Patrick has taken on the newly created role of Director Media/Creative, reporting directly to UKCEO, Lucas Covers. With media servers and control technology taking on ever-increasing importance, especially in the field of interactive and experiential events, this role is a key one within the video side of PRG XL Video’s business.
Before joining PRG XL, Patrick worked as a freelance media server programmer and technical specialist, and prior to that was Project Manager and Head of Technical Support at Coolux Media Systems GmbH. During his time with Coolux, he gained extensive knowledge of Pandora’s Box media servers and in more recent years, has extended his expertise to include a variety of other platforms including d3, and Catalyst.
PRG XL Video’s UK CEO, Lucas Covers, commented: “We are delighted that Patrick has agreed to join us. He is a key addition to our already extensive team of event technology experts. With the increase in experiential events, interactive technology and the systems which control them, Patrick’s knowledge will expand our expertise in this growing new area of event technology.”
Patrick, who is based in the company’s Hemel Hempstead location, added how much he is looking forward to challenges ahead and how proud he is to be part of the PRG XLVideo team: “This is a huge step forward for me and I am thankful for the trust the company puts in me. Together, we will be able to find the best solutions for our clients when it comes to media servers andhow to integrate them in the most effective way possible.”
