UK

Peter Evans - Development Director
(UK & Ireland)

Peter has worked in advertising media for more than 20 years and has been involved in the deployment of digital out of home for the past 14, both in creating networks and designing screen content for retail and leisure clients. Peter’s main focus at VMG is working with landlords and managing agents to secure contracts in UK shopping malls & airports.

Jurgita Vezeviciute – Office Administrator

Before joining VMG for her first office role, Jurgita worked in hair design for two years at top west London salons. She is a native of Lithuania and so adds ‘Lietuvių Kalba’ to the company’s extensive bank of languages. She was keen to work in the new age of media advertising and so leapt at the opportunity to join the VMG team in London as Office Administrator. In her spare time she studies psychology and likes to travel.

Dean Belfield - Head of IT

Dean cut his teeth programming in the fledgling years of the home computer revolution working for companies such as Time Warner Interactive and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, developing computer games. He joined VMG during the early days of ScreenFX where he developed “Rembrandt”, the company’s digital media distribution system installed in major shopping malls up and down the country. Previously he was a partner in Remote Area Networks, providing GPS tracking and remote vehicle management solutions for companies such as Ingersoll Rand, JCB and Liebherr. He has also worked for Barcrest, a subsidiary of IGT, and some of his creations may still be seen in the darker recesses of the Bellagio in Vegas. His only claim to fame is that actress Teri Hatcher (on the Jay Leno Show) claimed to be a big fan of “Top Dollar”, a slot machine he worked on. Driving a bright orange Mini convertible he knows no shame.

Andrew Emuss – Installation Project Management, Surveys, Design

Andrew has more than 20 years’ practical and management experience in design, manufacture, and installation of retail, airport and leisure equipment and environments, for major high street retailers and multi-national brands. A qualified product designer, Andrew started out designing retail equipment for major high street brands such as Marks & Spencer and BHS. He quickly progressed to project and account management, working with brands such as McDonald’s, Estee Lauder and Christian Dior. Andrew’s vast experience in delivering across the broad spectrum of design and engineering disciplines and markets is an invaluable tool in the VMG toolbox.

Will Bullock – IT Manager

Since completing a degree in IT at Manchester Metropolitan University, Will has had a varied career in IT support, initially working for IBM providing support over the phone. He then spent several years working for the large North West Property Company, Bruntwood, as well as managing a parallel career as a DJ at several Students Unions around Manchester. For his sins, this career path has lead him to VMG, where he now looks after the infrastructure IT as well as being involved with the set-up of the operational network. In his spare time, Will enjoys barbecues and camping trips with his friends, modifying (and generally breaking) his car, which he takes to ‘show and shine’ events, as well as going to the gym far too often.

Carys Edge – Account Manager

Carys joined the company in June 2007 after gaining a degree in History with English at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is the first point of contact for a growing list of shopping centres and property partners, ensuring that they receive the best possible service. From co-ordinating ‘way finder’ software builds, updates and centre generated screen content production, to collating and expediting fault reports. Carys’ excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail make her a key player in the management of VMG’s client relationships.

Mike Dobson – Touchscreen Design, Production & Development

Mike has been hands-on in digital media for over 15 years, including a significant period in the web development industry when in its infancy. He has designed and developed sites for a diverse range of consumer brands and B2B enterprises as well as numerous video promotions for key brands, including Warner Bros and 3 Mobile, for DOOH environments. Mike is one of the longest serving members of the team and has demonstrated to the industry the importance of content creativity for the digital medium and the potential for bringing static creativity to life. Currently, his focus is on the design and development of touchscreen solutions for wayfinding and interactive promotions for retail environments.

Gary Albert - Tech Support & Content Scheduling

Gary started out repairing office equipment in-house for a supplier company in Manchester and went on to be a Field Service Engineer repairing mainly dictation equipment and fax machines. This was followed by building power supply units for every type of mechanical equipment for Chloride in Trafford Park, including wheelchairs and forklift trucks. Wanting something more technically demanding Gary started repairing laptop PC’s and PDA’s for Compal, a Taiwanese company which supplies Dell and H.P. This led to him applying for one of the field service roles with ScreenFX and he now has the dual challenge of providing back-office Tech Support for VMG’s Field Engineers as well as scheduling local advertising and centre messaging content to the screen network. Currently studying for a B Tech in electronics at Trafford College Gary hopes to go on to further studies. In his spare he runs around after his three-year old daughter as his way of keeping fit.

Chris Scott – Network Engineer

After serving his apprenticeship in digital and analogue electronics at First Point as an EPOS maintenance engineer, Chris moved into pc builds, gaining Microsoft and HP product architecture course certificates. This led to him working for a Taiwanese company where he spent 4 years repairing and testing laptops, pda’s and tablet pc’s. He then spotted an opportunity to work on the road as a network engineer for ScreenFX whist continuing training in Cisco networking at college. In the last 6 months he has been a key figure in the VMG installation team, putting new InfoPods ‘in the ground’ in major UK shopping malls. He is also responsible for the regular servicing and maintenance of the network throughout the North. When not on the road for VMG Chris enjoys camping and windsurfing on Bala Lake in Wales with fiancé Mel as well as off-roading “to keep the blood pumping”.

Leon Tiffney – Network Engineer

Originally from North Yorkshire, Leon moved to West Sussex four years ago after graduating from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design with a BA Honours degree in Film and Video Production. He joined Screen Media Networks in April 2007 and managed their digital screen network at the UK’s top three theme parks: Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures and Thorpe Park. After the formation of VMG Global Limited in 2009, Leon has worked as a network engineer, installing and maintaining the new ‘Iconic’ digital screen network at some of the top UK shopping malls. In first quarter 2010 he will be travelling to India to begin the first stage of the Delhi airport Pod installation, consisting of seven Iconic pods, with a further 15 to be installed later in the year. He will be responsible for the training of a local logistics team in the installation procedure. In his spare time Leon is a huge movie and music enthusiast. He loves travelling and two years ago walked from Lands End to John O’Groats for charity.

James Tiffney – Network Engineer

James joined VMG in February 2009, after moving from North Yorkshire to live with his brother and fellow VMG employee Leon Tiffney. James’ background and training is in construction, amply qualifying him for his key role in the ground works and mechanical logistics involved in installing the company’s products, including the Iconic Pods. He is also responsible for post installation ground works such as the re-tiling and making-good. Since joining the company he has trained as a network engineer and is now jointly responsible for the digital screen networks in the south of England. A keen tennis player and footballer James maintains his regular fitness routine in the gym, when he’s not moonlighting as a real ale connoisseur.

Gary Dumbill – Digital Content Production

After graduating from the University of Central Lancashire in 2005 with a degree in Industrial Design Gary looked to pursue a career in digital media. He dipped his toe producing creative motion graphics and animation for a number Northwest based production houses, before diving head first into the VMG team. Gary is responsible for the creative work and production of digital content for local advertisers and for Mall management messaging and promotions. A keen sportsman, he usually carries a limp until mid-week after throwing himself around the football pitch every weekend.

David Gibbens

David is a former director of J. Walter Thompson, in charge of Asda’s national advertising and the original launch of the ‘Asda Price’ pocket tap. He went on to manage the strategic marketing for Magnet Kitchens, Allied Carpets, National Tyres and Co-Op (CRS). An account planner by trade he moved into mainstream creativity, scripting and directing many TV and radio campaigns as well as producing concepts and creative writing for national consumer and B2B brands. He was at ScreenFX from the start responsible for trade marketing and now has diverse roles at VMG, not least ensuring the visitor experience is as it should be at Centres up and down the country. A life-long Man United fan he never tires of winning.