Jon Hole Email & Phone Number

Hello. I’m Jon, a Global Product Manager with 17 years of experience in theatre, events, concerts, conferences and broadcast. I’m especially proud of my ability to present complex ideas to colleagues, customers and end users through automation, clean design and simple messaging, and have won awards for my intuitive user interfaces.Passionate about entertainment control systems that simplify workflow and enable designers to enhance storytelling and delight audiences. Highly capable with control systems across lighting, sound and video. Solid understanding of networking and industry-specific standards and protocols. Principal voting member of ESTA’s ‘Technical Standards Program’ Control Protocols Working Group.Currently managing a global portfolio where I lead the design, development and market launch of hardware and software products across entertainment controls, architectural controls, power & dimming (230V & 120/277V) and data distribution. Experienced at working alongside development, operations, sales, marketing and customer service teams to deliver quality products that fulfil market requirements and expectations. Specifically interested in creating UIs that clean up, simplify and quicken the end user’s experience - for which I’ve been granted three US & EU patents and won two PLASA Awards for Innovation.Developed and implemented strategies for print, online and industry press, targeting a selection of vertical markets. Objectives included creating brand awareness, encouraging user community, improving customer engagement and developing brand loyalty to ultimately increase product & system sales. Designed a range of social media campaigns, including go-to-market strategies for NPIs (New Product Introductions). Familiar with several Social Media Management tools and CRMs. Regularly utilise advertising with Google, X/Twitter and Facebook. Accustomed to online platforms such as Office 365, Google Workspace & Canva. Extensive rebranding experience involving detailed brand guidelines.