Cereco : Consultancy

Cereco International : Consultancy

History

John Lethbridge, Managing Director of Cereco International Limited, has been designing and supplying entertainment lighting systems professionally since 1970.

My experience in the industry has covered lighting live performances, international concert tours, theatres, conferences, clubs, exhibitions, fashion shows, architectural installations and private residences.

I have worked as a designer, operator, installer and primarily as an international distributor for most of the leading manufacturers of entertainment lighting equipment and effects located in Europe.

After operating a semi-professional Light Show and multi-media performance group from 1968 until 1970, I created 'Cerebrum Lights', a performing Light Show.

Subsequently, I became Managing Director & Chairman of Cerebrum Lighting Ltd. following incorporation in 1976. Cerebrum Lighting are today one of the premier distributors of entertainment lighting equipment - I sold my interest in the company recently to Lighting Technology Group Ltd., in order to concentrate on more specialised areas of business.

I was also the founder and President of Celco Inc., based in Farmingdale, New York, a U.S. distributor of British products. The corporation was sold to Klark Teknik Group in 1988.

I was one of the founding committee members and a former vice-chairman of PLASA (Professional Lighting & Sound Association).

I am currently an active member of the ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians) Safety Committee.

Expertise

Whilst I have a broad experience across many market sectors and disciplines, I have chosen to concentrate on designing, sourcing, project managing and commissioning complete turnkey lighting packages for private and public places of entertainment.

I no longer sell equipment directly, but I believe that I can provide effective solutions to most lighting design projects, to a budget, within a deadline, using a multitude of sources and contacts built up over the past thirty years.

Geographically, I now concentrate on projects in the U.K. and Middle East, but I am always willing to consider projects in other areas of Europe.

I maintain an up-to-date database of lighting professionals throughout the world and can often recommend a local designer, installer or supplier to you - this service is completely free-of-charge and without obligation.

Email me at info@cereco.com for further information.