ARRI Rental North America has recently made two major executive appointments, welcoming Lisa Harp and Andrea Leonard to the team. Lisa Harp will take on the role of Vice President of Business Development for ARRI Rental North America, while Andrea Leonard will join as Director of Business Development for the New York branch.
Lisa Harp brings more than thirty years of experience in the film and television industry to her new position at ARRI Rental. Based in Los Angeles, she has previously held leadership positions at prominent cinema rental companies such as Panavision and PRG. Her expertise in building strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth makes her a valuable addition to ARRI Rental’s global business team.
Andrea Leonard, who will be based in New York, brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a dynamic approach to her new role. With experience in leading business development initiatives at well-known companies like Monster Remotes and Panavision, she also played a dual leadership role at Monster Remotes and Flying Monster, where she was responsible for building the cinema drone division from start-up to a prominent leader in the field. As Director of Business Development for ARRI Rental’s New York branch, her focus will be on fostering relationships with clients, partners, and industry influencers while identifying new opportunities and growth strategies to enhance the company’s position in the competitive New York market.
Andy Shipsides, President of ARRI Rental, expressed excitement about these new appointments and their potential to strengthen the company’s presence in the entertainment industry. He highlighted their extensive experience and successful track records in business development, emphasizing their value to ARRI Rental’s leadership team as they work together to drive growth and success for the company.