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Sep 20
2008
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What do the RNC, the DNC, Mercedes, Lexus, Foo Foo Fighters and George Michael have in common? XL Video is an international company run by two Dutch brothers that provides large screen video technology to a variety of corporate and entertainment events worldwide. Using the latest LED lighting technology and pioneering the innovative use of stage design and engineering skill, XL Video has carved a niche as the premier provider of creative video technology for prestige events.
The Democratic National Convention had multiple LED video screen providing a stunning backdrop depicting American Flags, and the Republican National Convention had...well pretty much the same. In both cases XL Video - in a major sales coup - provided the goods.
How about Auto shows: Chicago, Detroit, LA, New York, Frankfurt, Zurich and even Shanghai - XL Video provides state of the art high definition pictures of "cars on curves" for Mercedes, Lexus, Acura, Infiniti and GM.
Entertainment Tonight, the Emmys, the Oscars, MTV awards...XL Video. Foo Foo Fighters, TSO, Beyonce, U2, George Michael (yes, people do still pay to see him), most of the major touring artists use creative video from XLV.
We recently made a proposal to cover the Brooklyn Bridge in computer controlled LED video for its 100 years anniversary. Unfortunately, New York went with fireworks. But, not to worry, LA's annual Christmas Tree will up the ante with a highly creative LED display from XL Video this year.
XLV is based in Belgium with operations in the UK, Belgium, France, China and the USA. As XL Video's B2B CFO, I manage the Atlanta and LA operations. I supervise two talented controllers - who I hired, I manage several million in debt financing - which I arranged, I produce analytical reports on a sophisticated Microsoft AX ERP system - which I installed. I participate in Executive and Board meetings and provide valuable input on strategy, margins, sales growth, infrastructure and a host of other vital tasks - thus allowing the Executive management to focus on business growth.
