UK – GDS announces that Nick Read has joined the company as Head of its newly created special projects division – ‘GDS Specials'. Nick has over 22 years experience in the entertainments industry and brings with him wide range of skills, working recently as the head of hire and events for Northern Light and previously running his own successful hire company. With an electrical engineering background he also boasts experience as a project manager, overseeing the €1m technical-build of Wexford opera house. He has worked around the UK and Europe as a freelance engineer and lighting designer, toured with and brought numerous shows into the West End and worked as a production electrician for major theatre companies, on many of the largest show in London. Matthew Lloyd, Managing Director for GDS commented:-
"Nick brings with him a wealth of experience in special projects, he knows the industry well and is familiar with the challenges that are involved in delivering this type of specialist work. His industry knowledge and practical approach is a real asset the company. We are very excited about this appointment and are looking forward to his input for the ongoing expansion of GDS"
