PLASA, the Professional Lighting and Sound Association, is pleased to announce that
Peter Heath has been appointed to the new role of Managing Director of PLASA, with
effect from Monday 11 April 2016.
Heath brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and hands-on sales and
management experience. He joins PLASA from Roland Corporation, where he
worked in various senior roles for nearly 20 years, making a substantial
contribution to the sustained growth of its UK music division, where he became
Sales Director in 2009. In 2006 he set up Roland UK’s Pro Audio division, which later
became Roland Pro AV after merging with Edirol Video products. He developed his
role and in 2012 became Pro AV Sales and Marketing Director in the UK. In 2014 he
Joined Roland Europe Group as Head of Pro AV for Europe. Heath has also worked
closely with the Music Industries Association (MIA) and, through Roland, has been a
PLASA member since 2006.
Heath comments: “I am delighted to be appointed Managing Director and am
looking forward to working closely with PLASA members, carrying on the great
work that has been achieved recently, along with creating new and exciting
opportunities to grow our Association.’
Ed Pagett, Chairman of PLASA, said of the appointment: “We are delighted to have
Peter join PLASA in the role of MD. He brings with him a wealth of experience and
fresh enthusiasm to help develop the Association, supported by the PLASA staff and
elected Board. There is still much to be done, but I know Peter will hit the ground
running and maintain the forward momentum that has been generated.’
The selection process for the new post, which supersedes the position of CEO, was
run independently of the PLASA Executive Officers and managed on PLASA’s behalf
by John Simpson (Former Chair of the PLASA Governing Body), with support from
PLASA Board Members Peter James (Shure Distribution UK) and Mark Surtees
(Outback Rigging Group), PLASA Finance Director Shane McGreevy and independent
HR specialist Elaine Pennell.
