Introducing Ryan Austin-Smith: Our New Director of Regional Growth & Strategic Accounts
Introducing Ryan Austin-Smith: Our New Director of Regional Growth & Strategic Accounts – Europe
We’re excited to welcome Ryan Austin-Smith to LED Studio as Director of Regional Growth & Strategic Accounts for Europe. Ryan brings a wealth of experience in large-scale projects, strategic partnerships, and client relations, and will play a key role in expanding our European footprint.
Ryan brings a wealth of experience from Tier 1 companies, including Apple, IBM, Lenovo, Sharp Electronics, Elo Touch, AOTO and LG. Throughout his career, he has held pivotal leadership roles, overseeing major accounts and leading acquisition efforts. Most recently at LG, he developed solutions for stadiums and arenas, building robust processes and facilitating partnerships with some of the world’s largest clubs and investment houses.
About Ryan
Ryan is not only a seasoned AV professional but also someone who thrives on challenges and continuous learning. He’s currently training for a triathlon in August 2025, inspired to push his limits in both his professional and personal life. Part of Challenge 25, he’s dedicated to making a positive impact in his new role while pursuing his personal fitness goals.
A family man at heart, Ryan enjoys traveling with his family and exploring new cultures—most recently, he and his family visited Cyprus, due to his wives Greek Cypriot background. He has three children and values quality time spent with them, balancing his dynamic career with family adventures.
In his downtime, Ryan is a hands-on craftsman who enjoys woodworking and furniture-making courses. Known for his curiosity, he’s always mastering new hobbies, from building custom furniture to cultivating his own vegetable garden. His allotment provides him a peaceful retreat from the bustle of London, where he lives.
What Will Ryan Be Doing at LED Studio?
In his new role, Ryan will lead our efforts in Europe, focusing on driving regional growth, strategic partnerships, and large-scale project execution. Leveraging his extensive experience in stadium projects and public sector partnerships, Ryan will be pivotal as LED Studio expands into new verticals and markets across mainland Europe.
Rob Bint, CEO at LED Studio, comments:
“We couldn’t think of a better person for this role than Ryan. His strategic approach to building lasting client relationships and his extensive experience managing high profile projects make him an exemplary fit.
“Ryan’s expertise aligns perfectly with our vision of delivering high-quality and sustainable LED solutions that drive success for both clients and partners, and he will undoubtedly become an invaluable asset to LED Studio’s European team.”
Career Highlights
One of Ryan’s standout career achievements was developing a comprehensive solutions approach that combined key partnerships to deliver fully integrated project offerings, far beyond just display solutions. This achievement underscores his expertise in creating value-added solutions that drive success for both clients and partners.
Why LED Studio?
For Ryan, joining LED Studio means becoming part of a dynamic, agile team where everyone has a significant role in shared successes, being an integral cog in a small, innovative machine appeals to Ryan.
Ryan Austin-Smith, director of regional growth and strategic client management, Europe at LED Studio comments:
“I have long admired LED Studio’s forward-thinking approach, and I’m excited to enhance it further with my entrepreneurial drive. The company’s agility in managing complex projects is impressive, and I look forward to utilising my toolbelt of partners to bring more high-impact initiatives to life.
"The collaborative culture at LED Studio is invaluable, and I’m eager to work alongside passionate, like-minded colleagues who are committed to achieving success as a team and facing challenges together.”
The flexibility and dynamic spirit at LED Studio are key factors that attracted him, as well as some standout, innovative products such as the EDGE Series means he is looking forward to pursuing projects that may have been out of reach in previous roles due to product portfolio limitations.
Please join us in welcoming Ryan to the LED Studio family! We’re excited to see the impact of his leadership and expertise on our growth across Europe.