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Chris Headlam » Managing Director »

Chris founded Orbital in 1993 from a long sound engineering background in the theatre and conference industries.

He lives in the country south of London with Niki and sons Daniel & Ken, surrounded by an ever changing accompaniment of animals both large and small.

Chris is gradually mastering the complex art of gardening but unexpectedly developed a mid-life petrol head crisis - resulting in him successfully racing a Lotus Elise in the Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship and now a Radical SR3 in the UK Masters Series.

  Chris Headlam
 
 
Eric Simpson » Event & Comms Director / Project Manager »

Eric put away his touring boots in 2001.

Following 8 years working as a BT Outside Broadcast Microwave Transmission Engineer, Eric went on to gain 21 years experience as a FOH Engineer / System Technician touring theatres, arenas and stadii all over the globe.

He worked with an astonishing array of names with stories to match!

Eric joined the board of directors in June 2010, in charge of pushing forward our event and communication activities.

Eric's recent work includes:

  Eric Simpson
 
 
Bill Addison » Technical Director »

Bill joined Orbital in 2002 and specializes in Comms and RF duties alongside the mighty weight of heading Orbital's Technical Support and FIXIT divisions.

He is also our Technical Director - responsible for all things technical across the group.

Bill's background is in electronic engineering. He enjoys reading, crosswords, travelling and walking - especially in Snowdonia.

  Bill Addison
 
 
Tom Byrne » Sales Director »

Director of Pro Audio Sales, Thomas joined the company in 1997

Tom has huge experience of the company so he really knows how Orbital and the industry ticks.

He enjoys clay pigeon shooting, fly fishing, surfing, diving, wake boarding, fine wines and fine beers - so Tom organizes many successful company outings!

  Tom Byrne