Follow-Me has announced the appointment of Henk-jan Blok as technical applications specialist. With two decades of experience in the live production industry, Blok brings a wealth of knowledge in technical applications, systems engineering and customer support to his new role.

Blok joins Follow-Me from his previous position as support and application specialist at ELC/Green-GO, where he provided advanced global support, training and technical sales assistance. He played a critical role in strengthening R&D efforts with his practical technical expertise, while also serving as a key support figure for distributors and customers across major trade shows. Prior to his tenure at ELC/Green-GO, Blok spent 12 years as a system engineer at Ampco-Flashlight Rental, contributing to high-profile projects such as the Eurovision Song Contest 2018, Pinkpop Festival, and Tiësto’s Elements of Life World Tour.

“I’m excited to be joining Follow-Me, a company that shares my passion for constantly improving the technician’s experience with its innovative products,” says Blok. “As soon as I realised that Erik [Berends, technical director and co-founder of Follow-Me] and the rest of the company had that same drive to constantly be better, I was sure this was the company to take my next step into. With my field experience and technical background, I look forward to supporting Follow-Me’s customers and helping the company continue to grow.”

In his new role, Blok will serve as a technical bridge between Follow-Me’s development team and its customers, providing in-depth technical support and troubleshooting for system installations, commissioning and on-site integrations. His extensive hands-on experience will be crucial in helping customers achieve smooth system deployments and solve complex technical challenges.

Blok’s responsibilities will also include assisting the sales team by providing detailed technical input and supporting customer inquiries, from project design through to implementation. He will leverage his deep understanding of live production environments to assist customers in identifying optimal solutions for their technical needs.

“We are thrilled to welcome Henk-Jan to the Follow-Me team. His vast industry experience and technical expertise make him a perfect fit for this role,” says Marc van der Wel, managing director of Follow-Me. “Henk-Jan will play a pivotal role in many customer-facing activities, helping our users with the technical integration and application of Follow-Me products in their projects.”

“I’m getting to know the product in every possible aspect,” Blok concludes. “There are upcoming installs that will probably require my assistance soon, either digitally or in-person.”