Bexel Global Broadcast Solutions has appointed Simon Atkinson to the new role of head of projects for the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa division.

Atkinson joins Bexel from his role as technical projects manager at Gearhouse Broadcast.

Bexel Global EMEA managing director Richard Satchell said: “[Simon’s] experience in location and studio settings is unparalleled, and his flypack expertise is vital as we deploy our EMEA-based offerings.”

He will be based at Bexel Global’s EMEA headquarters in London.