Stephen Patterson named Chief Executive Officer at Pufferfish

Stephen Patterson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Pufferfish Displays, a company based in Edinburgh that manufactures spherical display systems. Patterson joins the company after serving as Sales Director of Europe and Africa for Biamp.

Leadership change

Pufferfish Displays was founded in 2004 and is recognised for designing and manufacturing spherical visual displays that are used in corporate settings, public venues, universities, and visitor attractions across global markets. The company's board confirmed that Patterson will be charged with leading the company's next phase of expansion.

"We are thrilled to have Stephen joining us at such an exciting time in our development. Pufferfish Displays have been steadily building a more global business, and we believe that Stephen's experience and vision matches perfectly with those of our board and senior leadership team," said Iain Mackay, Chairman, Pufferfish Displays.

Technology focus

Pufferfish's spherical display products are deployed in locations ranging from scientific institutions to international events. Patterson brings industry experience with the objective of advancing both the company's hardware and its work in digital content creation.

Patterson said he has observed Pufferfish's progress over the years and previously considered its products in his own business. He emphasised both the potential for development in hardware and the intention to build out the company's content creation division.

"I have followed Pufferfish Displays growth with great interest, as they are a Scottish based company and local to me, they tried to sell me a unit for my rental business 18 years ago. The opportunity to join such an innovative and creative business was simply too good to miss. As well as developing and updating the Pufferfish Displays hardware products, we have some aggressive plans for growth within our content creation division. Pufferfish employs some of the most talented people I have ever met in that regard, and I believe that we can really grow that area, as well as the displays themselves, possibly even beyond the spherical", said Patterson.

Growth objectives

Patterson's appointment comes as Pufferfish aims to increase its reach beyond spherical displays, with a focus on technology and expanding its team and expertise. The company intends to grow its presence in the content creation market alongside the evolution of its physical display systems.