Visions Group expands team and strengthens internal leadership
Visions Group, the powerhouse behind some of the UK’s most ambitious and creative live events, announces the appointment of two new senior hires and a series of internal promotions, underscoring the company’s continued investment in talent and resources across its group brands: Visions Live, Fisher Productions, and Technical Overlay.
Joining the business are Stuart Crane as Head of Production and Louise Milner as Marketing Manager. Stuart brings a wealth of experience from senior roles at the Royal Albert Hall and White Light Ltd and will be leading the strategic direction of event production across the Group. Speaking about his appointment, Stuart said: “After nearly 20 years in the events industry, I feel privileged to be joining Visions Group at such a monumental time. There is a real sense of momentum within the business right now, and I’m excited by the opportunities for growth ahead”.
Louise joins the Group to lead the marketing division, bringing a strong track record from large tech corporates and marketing agency side. She will focus on enhancing brand visibility across digital platforms and supporting the Commercial team in driving sales. “My experience working with global brands like Apple and Samsung, along with managing diverse clients in an agency environment, has equipped me with a strong marketing foundation. This allows me to bring fresh perspectives and adapt my skills effectively to elevate the Visions Group brand " says Louise.
Internal Promotions Announced
In addition to these new appointments, Visions Group is pleased to announce two strategic internal promotions:
• Rob Hobson has been promoted to Head of Events, Fisher Productions. With over 15 years of experience in event management and almost a year at Fisher, Rob will now oversee all Fisher Productions activities, continuing to deliver exceptional experiences for clients.
• Rebecca McLauchlan has taken on the position of Strategic Partnerships Manager, Fisher Productions. Although new to business, Rebecca has built some fantastic relationships with venues and clients already and that made this an easy, strategic decision for her to step into this role.
A Focus on growth and excellence
“These changes mark a significant step forward in Visions Group’s commitment to growth, innovation and client service. By bringing in fresh talent and recognising internal expertise, the company continues to build on its reputation for delivering world-class events” says Lee Dennison Visions Live, CEO
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Visions Group launches two divisions and strengthens executive team
Visions Group, the established powerhouse behind some of the UK’s most ambitious live events, is proud to announce the creation of two new business units - Technical Overlay by Visions and Visions Live - alongside a refreshed leadership team to support this next chapter of growth.
With over 25 years as a family-run, solutions-focused group, Visions has consistently delivered industry-leading services across power, lighting, structures, video and audio - often under the radar, but always at the highest level. Today’s announcement marks a major step forward in aligning the group’s full offering and creating greater value for clients across public, private, and cultural sectors.
Group CEO and founder Chris Norman will now lead the newly established Technical Overlay Division; a business focused on large-format structural and overlay solutions. Supporting Chris in the delivery of this business is James Anderson, who steps into the role of Commercial Director. James brings with him over 20 years of experience from companies including The NEC Group, GL Events, Arena Group, and Star Live, adding vital commercial and operational strength to the technical team.
At the same time, Chris has appointed Lee Dennison as CEO of Visions Live, now the umbrella business that includes Visions, Fisher Productions, and Dobson Sound. Lee brings a wealth of industry knowledge from leadership roles at Creative Technology, White Light, Delta Sound, and Autograph Sound. "Our business has been growing steadily, year on year, and now was the right time to make a change.” says Chris Norman. “Creating two clear, focused delivery businesses gives us greater ability to grow with our clients’ evolving needs. Lee brings the experience, credibility, and strategic insight to lead Visions Live into its next phase, while James and I continue to focus on the technical overlay work that’s so central to our DNA.”
To support the new structure, additional strategic leadership roles have been appointed:
Tanya Cohen joins as chief commercial officer for Visions Live, bringing extensive experience in exhibition and event strategy, growth, sales and delivery.
Sarah Hamilton moves into the newly created role of group client experience director, ensuring a consistent and elevated customer journey across all group brands.
Bill Woods becomes Operations Director, reinforcing a tightly integrated delivery approach across technical and production disciplines.
Keith Palmer continues to support the group as chief finance officer.
This strategic expansion enables a more responsive, unified and scalable service - combining technical infrastructure and creative delivery with a client-first mindset. “Chris and I spent a lot of time shaping the right structure, and it was clear to me that Visions is one of those companies that quietly delivers world-class work - but never shouts about it,” says Lee Dennison. “That humility, combined with an incredibly strong team and untapped potential, is exactly what drew me back into the industry. Visions, Fisher, and Dobsons each have their own strengths, and now we’re creating a more joined-up approach that truly aligns with how clients want to deliver events today.
Tanya Cohen says “I'm thrilled to step into the role of chief commercial officer at Visions Live. With my experience across the sector of strategic commercial growth and leadership, and with the support of an exceptional commercial team, we're ready to raise the bar across the industry. We have some exciting developments on the horizon, and this marks the beginning of an ambitious new chapter for us and our clients. Stay tuned, as there’s much more to come".
Sarah Hamilton as group client experience director suggests that the recent changes within the Visions Group is just the start “We’ve been hard at work bringing in some fantastic new talent to strengthen every division across the Visions Group. My focus is always on ensuring our clients receive exceptional service and delivery - and I’m genuinely excited about the experience and expertise joining our team. These new additions will empower our existing team, help us exceed client expectations, and give us the capacity to truly showcase the incredible work we do".
James Anderson, the newly appointed Commercial director adds “This is the perfect time in the companies journey for me to join the Group, as we expand and grow the technical overlay side of our business. This is made up of modular temporary structures, full internal design and build including our existing inventory of temporary power equipment, with electrical distribution and generators. We already have some amazing contracts and with my knowledge and experience, we will continue to deliver the same level of service, whilst expanding into new markets”.
“We’ve always looked at what’s around us and asked how we can do things better,” adds Chris. “Now we’re not just building for events - we’re building the right leadership, structure, and strategy to deliver the next generation of experiences.”
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