ARRI Lighting strengthens product management team

Klüsener has been named senior product manager lighting, while Reed comes in as product manager lighting products, network and software control. Together with Florian Bloch, head of product management, the pair will work closely with the team in Germany to further develop light sources and technology, co-ordinate beta testing, conduct market research and integrate customer needs into products and solutions.

After his first steps into the business as a lighting technician, Klüsener graduated as a certified event technician and certified master in event technology with a focus on lighting. Gaining more application knowledge as a freelance lighting technician, programmer and lighting director on various national and international projects, he also worked as a technical trainer for Martin Professional in Germany. Transferring to the Martin by Harman headquarters in Denmark he took on the role of product manager with responsibility for the stage lighting portfolio in 2014.

Reed brings over 20 years of design experience and perspective to ARRI Lighting. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, he began his career with Vari*Lite Production Services in Los Angeles before joining Full Flood as an associate lighting designer for multi-camera live broadcasts, award shows and special events. 

Reed has worked extensively in the international market as a lighting director and programmer for the themed entertainment industry, having most recently overseen the installation of a new park-wide lighting control system for Global Village Carnaval in Dubai. His most recent broadcast designs include First Responders Live for Fox and the studio grid system for Fullscreen Studios in Playa Vista, CA.

Klüsener and Reed will serve an integral role in the planning, development, introduction and life cycle management of new ARRI Lighting products. Their efforts will focus not only on the technical aspects and features but also on actively supporting customers with creativity and more efficient workflows.

Klüsener has been named senior product manager lighting, while Reed comes in as product manager lighting products, network and software control. Together with Florian Bloch, head of product management, the pair will work closely with the team in Germany to further develop light sources and technology, co-ordinate beta testing, conduct market research and integrate customer needs into products and solutions.

After his first steps into the business as a lighting technician, Klüsener graduated as a certified event technician and certified master in event technology with a focus on lighting. Gaining more application knowledge as a freelance lighting technician, programmer and lighting director on various national and international projects, he also worked as a technical trainer for Martin Professional in Germany. Transferring to the Martin by Harman headquarters in Denmark he took on the role of product manager with responsibility for the stage lighting portfolio in 2014.

Reed brings over 20 years of design experience and perspective to ARRI Lighting. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, he began his career with Vari*Lite Production Services in Los Angeles before joining Full Flood as an associate lighting designer for multi-camera live broadcasts, award shows and special events.

Reed has worked extensively in the international market as a lighting director and programmer for the themed entertainment industry, having most recently overseen the installation of a new park-wide lighting control system for Global Village Carnaval in Dubai. His most recent broadcast designs include First Responders Live for Fox and the studio grid system for Fullscreen Studios in Playa Vista, CA.

Klüsener and Reed will serve an integral role in the planning, development, introduction and life cycle management of new ARRI Lighting products. Their efforts will focus not only on the technical aspects and features but also on actively supporting customers with creativity and more efficient workflows.