Laser Changes Directors

Laser sales house has reorganised its management. Simon Pardon and Gary Knight, Laser’s executive sales directors, have both taken on new responsibilities. Knight is now commercial director, he will oversee a new commercial department, concentrating on licensing, merchandising and sponsorship.

Pardon retains his original title, but has added London agency sales to his list of responsibilities as executive sales director. John Doyle, Mark Butterfield and Geoff Ford are working under Pardon, as account directors. Also in this department, Alan Hodge has been promoted from sales controller to key account director. Meanwhile, Ian McCulloch, operations director has taken charge of deal fulfillment from the sales department. He will also liaise with broadcasters about demand levels.

Up in Manchester, Jane Grant and two group managers have been made redundant as a result of the restructuring.