25 years exceeding expectations

Alastair Reece

Head of Content

Ali leads our content creation team and is a self-confessed commercially driven geek. Ali has a sixth sense (or one acquired through hard work and bags of experience) at creating software solutions which help our customers maximise their exposure and ROI at events, through the means of attracting attention, enhancing attention and collecting insights.

Another long-standing employee who has worked his way through the DB ranks—Ali graduated in Media Production before joining the team as an on-site tech. Quickly carving out a niche role adapting third-party content for use on DB screens at exhibitions, Ali persuaded David Bulley to start a content department and the original DBpixelhouse was born.

Under Ali’s leadership, the DBpixelhouse content department have created game-changing, immersive experiences for brands such as GE, Dyson, Adobe and Bosch—helping them to exceed their marketing objectives at numerous individual events.

Anthony Burgess

Financial Director

Anthony is a Chartered Accountant and Senior Finance Professional with over 25 years of experience in events, property, facilities management and healthcare.

He has a wealth of knowledge across many business disciplines and experience of single and multi-site businesses in the UK and abroad, service companies and asset-based capital-intensive companies and is tasked with streamlining the transactional processes, increasing the focus on performance management and freeing up resources for value-adding business partnering which will lead to higher engagement in the finance function.

Anthony’s safe stewardship of the company’s finances help DBpixelhouse to achieve maximum operational efficiency with the agility to respond to a wide range of business challenges.

David Bulley

CEO

After graduating from the August institution that was Newcastle Polytechnic in property, David spent eighteen months working in insurance in the City of London. Although he quickly realised that being employee 9468 didn’t really suit him and he disappeared to the French Alps for six months, working as a nightclub games compare during the night—skiing six days a week, which was bliss!

Returning from the Alps, David realised he needed a job and the only person who was going to give him one was himself. In 1994 David started DB Systems, initially supplying stage presentation products.

From those early stages, DB moved in to AV rental—now, 25 years on, DBpixelhouse are a unique combination of digital agency and AV tech supplier with 100 full time staff, combined with some equally nice and talented freelancers, operating globally.

As CEO, David is involved in the day-to-day running of DBpixelhouse and passionate about driving the business forward—using the skills gleaned from events to offer immersive experiences and insight to permanent installations too.

David says: "The reason have been successful for 25 years? We have always employed really nice people who look after our customers – no egos, no problem!"

James Barnett

Head of Commercial

Well-known within the events industry as Barney, James is a tech enthusiast through and through—keeping up to date with the latest tech and how to apply it in the world of exhibitions and events. Barney oversees all commercial elements of DBpixelhouse, from acquiring new business to ensuring we achieve the ultimate level of customer satisfaction.

A veteran of DBpixelhouse, Barney joined the team over ten years ago as a technician, before moving to the sales team and progressing through various management roles. Having experienced the customer journey from numerous perspectives, Barney has a well-rounded picture of how every project is processed, from concept to completion. His passion for technology and constant pursuit of perfection make him the ideal choice to ensure our customers receive the very best.

Outside of work, Barney continues his love for AV in the form of following his beloved Aston Villa football club!

Mark Danvers

Events and Logistics Director

Mark has been with DBpixelhouse since the very beginning. Initially joining the team as a technician and representing DB at events around the world ever since. Mark came on board when there were just four employees and has been a centric part of growing the business to over 100 staff. Diversifying from his original role in the on-site delivery team, Mark has fulfilled positions in the sales, warehouse, marketing, operations and technical support departments before settling in his current role as Logistics Director.

As Logistics Director, Mark oversees a team of staff who ensure our onsite delivery goes smoothly. From flights and hotels to technician welfare and health and safety, Mark’s input is felt right across the business. His knowledge and expertise are second to none.

Graham Croucher

Technical Director

There are precious few people in the industry with as much technical production experience as Graham. From lavish corporate events and prestigious music festivals to rock n roll tours and an impressive catalogue of trade shows and exhibitions—Graham has worked at venues around the world on productions of all scales.

Since taking his first steps in the industry as an audio engineer, Graham displayed clear leadership skills and an intrinsic knowledge of all technical disciplines and assumed positions such as Technical Manager, Project Manager, Head of Production and now his current role as Technical Director at DBpixelhouse.

Graham takes a keen interest in new technology as well as being driven to ensure that whilst endeavouring to achieve maximum efficiency, the production processes take place in a safe and secure working environment.

Mike Cameron-Davies

Operations Director

Mike started his career as a graduate Manufacturing Engineer with the Ford Motor Company in 1991, this fantastic experience induced a passion for quality and continuous improvement that has continued throughout his working life. Mike has held operations leadership roles with Avon Rubber and Amey, and customer focussed Account Management/Sales roles with both Amey and Visteon.

Having gained diverse experience across manufacturing and service sectors, Mike’s role at DBpixelhouse is putting in place the robust structure and processes to allow DBpixelhouse to continue to deliver outstanding customer service, whilst growing the service offering to our customers.

Penny Pearson

Quality and Compliance Director

Penny is one of our key people to get things done. With over 20 years’ experience in logistics and admin, serving the events, supply chain and automotive industries, Penny leads our quality and compliance department. Ensuring our processes adhere to the ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 quality management standards, as well as being an accredited Safe Contractor. DBpixelhouse’s quality and compliance department is instrumental in ensuring we deliver first class service every time.

Initially joining what was then called DB Systems as an Administrator, developing a thorough understanding of the business and the exceptional customer service our clients expect—Penny progressed to position of Office Manager and then Commercial Services Director, before assuming her current role as Quality and Compliance Director with DBpixelhouse.