Where Thrills
Come Alive

René Rarrel joined PRG in 2016 as Director Outdoor LED and is responsible for the European sales of the LED truck business. The trained orthopaedictechnician and former national hockey player changed to the sports and event industry in 2009 after several leading sales positions in medical technology. Working mainly in the field of video/LED technology, he has been in charge of countless sporting events for PRG since 2016, such as F1 + MotoGP Spielberg, European Handball Championship 2020, ATP Tournament Hamburg, beach volleyball, Red Bull Air Race, etc. The Olympic Park in Munich has also been one of his clients for years, for example with Munich Mash or public viewing events.

Bob Walpot is Managing Director for PRG Belgium, Netherlands and France.

Bob joined PRG in 2014 as an Assets Analyst and is now the driving force behind the concept and implementation of our current operations systems and procedures. In early 2017, he became Head of Department for Assets Central Europe stepping up to Director of Operations and Asset Strategy in 2018.

During his International Business studies, Bob specialised in Supply Chain Management and has since built an extensive experience in the event and music industry.
His multilingualism ensures smooth communication throughout the Central European region.

With more than 19 years of experience in our industry, Gibson Wu is a seasoned professional who has a unique blend of global experience and a deep understanding of local cultures. 

Gibson began his journey with Procon in 2007, where he started as a Project Manager. Throughout his time at Procon, he demonstrated exceptional adaptability and a knack for cultivating diverse relationships, which enabled him to provide clients with a truly professional service that matched the realities of the Chinese business environment.

In 2013, Gibson Wu transitioned into a pivotal role as an Account Manager at PRG, where he continues to excel to this day. His time at PRG has been marked by a number of successful projects, including 2007 Special Olympic Opening Ceremony, 2008 Beijing Olympics, 2010 Shanghai Expo National Pavilion, 2016 Shanghai Disney Resort Opening Show and Various Auto Shows and Launch Events with Prestigious Brand.

In his role of Sales & Account Director, Laurent Boillot is in charge of sales leads and clients for PRG France.

Prior to joining PRG France, Laurent was technician, operator and crew chief for SPL from 1989 till 2001. Laurent joined PRG France in 2001, first as Project Manager and then stepped up to Technical Director for Paris.

Laurent has operated on a wide range of events in France and abroad, including the Centenary of Nigerian Independence, the inauguration of the Djeddah Stadium, the opening ceremony FIFA Club World Cup Rabat and the Photography Awards in Dubai.
He has participated at the Athens Paralympics, the London Olympics, Asian Games in Doha, the Panafrican Games in Algeria, Nigeria and the revolution's anniversary of Lybia in 2009. You will find Laurent on universal exhibitions, light festivals, shows, concerts and tours, operas and lots of events at the Stade de France, like Turandot, Excalibur, Nuits Celtiques, Aida, Bigard, Unighted, Ben Hur in France as well as Australia.

Laurent is the preferred contact person for numerous french event agencies like Auditoire, Hopscotch, Eca2, Skertzo be it for corporate or public events.

Johannes Wahl is Director Music, Sport & Special Events for PRG Germany. Having successfully completed his studies in the event technology and media sphere, Johannes has had various positions in the event industry. In 2007 he joined Procon as a Project Manager, making his way to senior positions in many major projects such as the Olympic Games. His current role was assigned to him in 2019. As Director Music & Theatre, Johannes Wahl assumes overall responsibility for the strategic direction of the entire divisions of Concert Touring and Sport, Special Events.

In 2011, Ryu Ikemoto became part of the PRG team and took on a role in sales. His journey was marked by significant contributions to various projects, especially in the automotive and corporate sectors, including outstanding participation in events such as the Motor Show. Ryu played a key role as a sales representative for major projects such as the Tokyo 2020 project (Tokyo Olympic Games).

Since 2018, Ryu has managed PRG Japan's sales efforts in the position of Director of Sales. Prior to joining PRG, he worked as an event planner at an advertising agency and had an equally influential background. During this time, Ryu was entrusted with the responsibility of understanding and meeting the needs of clients, a role that contributed significantly to the expansion of PRG's business horizons.

Currently, Ryu works diligently with members of PRG Japan's sales team, leveraging his experience and expertise to strengthen the team's capabilities and ensure a stronger and more influential presence in the industry.

Bertil van Veen has been in the event industry since the beginning of his professional career 30 years ago. He has honed his project and sales management skills in different segments of the industry, including Rotterdam Ahoy, ACS Events, XL Video, Faber AV and Van der Veen Event Engineering. In his role as General Manager, he coordinates business operations and contributes to development and implementation of effective business strategies for PRG Netherlands. 

Xavier Theys 

Xavier Theys is General Manager of PRG Spain and started his career as a sound engineer at EML back in 1989. Following over a decade of touring globally for concerts, he co-founded EML in Spain in 1998 in partnership with VLPS. Over time, his team has expanded, propelling PRG Spain to a position of prominence within the Iberian Peninsula, establishing it as a benchmark in the industry.

Osvaldo López-Ferro 

Osvaldo López-Ferro has more than 20 years of experience in sales, working for the main companies in the industry in Spain. He is specialized in sales management, business development, brand positioning and design of demand generation strategies. He has extensive experience generating new business opportunities, designing short and long term commercial plans in the corporate events, concerts, festivals, shows and musicals sectors, among other market niches.