Pharos Strengthens Leadership Team With Business Development Director Role

Pharos Architectural Controls has announced the creation of a new role within the leadership team to focus on growth, with a primary objective of delivering success for Pharos Expert.
Bas Hoksbergen will move into the newly created post of Business Development Director, bringing with him nine years’ experience with the company and over 17 years working with Pharos technology. The move will see him build on his previous position of Commercial Director, where he has been able to develop several of Pharos’s key client relationships and help direct the company’s strategy.
In his new role, Bas will identify new markets for Pharos Expert, establish distribution channels and ensure the technology achieves its full potential as the company continues to invest in its development.
 
Speaking of his new position, Bas said: “I’m looking forward to taking up this new role and dedicating my time towards driving great success for Pharos Expert. My journey through the company has been incredibly rewarding, and my new role demonstrates how Pharos champions its employees and identifies opportunities for progression. I’m excited to refocus while continuing to make an important contribution to the success of the business.”
 
Pharos CEO, Simon Hicks, said: “Bas has been a huge asset to the company since joining nine years ago. Thanks to his relentless focus on how we can best serve our customers, he has been able to successfully develop several of our key client relationships, which have proved vital in supporting the company’s recent growth.
 
“Expert is an important product for Pharos and forms a key pillar of our future strategy. With his unique market insights, Bas has been an integral part of its development. We cannot think of anyone better placed to take ownership of this area of our business and I’m delighted that Bas is taking on this role.”
Pharos Architectural Controls is an award-winning and independently owned British manufacturer of dynamic lighting control solutions for architecture, themed entertainment, and other specialist industries. Our hardware and software solutions are designed and built in-house, backed by a 5-year warranty, and supported by an experienced technical team. Pharos products are trusted to run day and night, illuminating iconic installations around the world - from international landmarks and historic architecture to theme parks, airports, stadiums, bridges, shopping malls, art installations, and more.