NEW YORK – Volker Bahnemann, president and CEO of ARRI Inc. and Camera Service Center (CSC), has announced he will step down from his roles at the company this coming spring. Bahnemann leaves with a legacy of 48 years with ARRI, 32 of which he served as CEO of ARRI Inc. Taking Bahnemann's place is Glenn Kennel, who joined ARRI in 2009 with the new position of chief technology officer.
"I am confident and gratified to have found in Glenn a person qualified and ideally suited to lead the company into the future," Bahnemann said. "With my best wishes and the full support of the board, effective April 1st 2010, Glenn Kennel will be installed as President of ARRI Inc."
Kennel said, "I am honored and humbled to have this opportunity to follow Volker and the legacy that he has built. These are challenging times. In the digital world, we face strong competitors and fast moving technology. I am excited because we have the best people and the best technology, plus an unmatched reputation for quality and service."
Bahnemann was responsible for the launch of ARRI CSC in New York (now in New Jersey), followed by an outlet in Florida. Lighting and grip rental houses under the Illumination Dynamics banner were also acquired and expanded in Los Angeles and North Carolina.
Bahnemann's departure will also coincide with the promotion of Simon Broad, who has overseen day-to-day operations of ARRI/CSC as Chief Operating Officer for the past four years, to President of ARRI CSC.
As of April 1, 2010, Kennel and Broad will report directly to their respective board of directors. Kennel, who is currently based in Burbank, Calif. and Broad, in Secaucus, New Jersey will continue to operate out of their current locations.
Bahnemann will offer support in an advisory capacity through the end of 2010.
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