Jeremy Ruggles Joins 5 Star CasesEuropean flightcase manufacturer 5 Star Cases announces the appointment of new account manager Jeremy Ruggles who joins Keith Sykes and the team. Ruggles will spend his time between a desk at 5 Star's headquarters in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire and being on the road around the UK seeing customers, developing new business, networking, and keeping an ear-to-the-ground. His background includes a wealth of experience in the worlds of pro photography, video, and broadcast -- so he knows about the necessity of having good road cases the company says. He worked as a freelance photographer in London for over 10 years as well as a sales and product manager for photographic retail giant Calumet in their professional and corporate divisions. Crossovers between this and the live production industry including being highly customer-focused, and understanding the importance of delivering orders quickly and to very high standards. Says 5 Star's managing director Sykes, "We're delighted to have Jeremy onboard! We searched for some time not just to get someone with the requisite knowledge and commitment, but it was also vital to find someone with the right personality, who genuinely shares 5 Star's core values, has a friendly and personable approach to business, as well as a great energy for the industry. Jeremy ticked all the boxes, so we are very happy." Ruggles comments, "I'm really excited! 5 Star is a well-established brand known for its quality and excellent customer service, and I look forward to expanding the business and taking it in new directions and to a positive and fruitful long term working relationship." Ruggles' first industry trade show for 5 Star was PLASA 2014 at London's ExCeL Center which showcased some of the company's most popular rental, staging, and touring industry products. ![](/std_images/blank.gif)
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