David Grill, a professor at Purchase College-SUNY”™s Conservatory of Theater Arts, recently served as lighting director for Michelle Obama”™s Best Picture award sequence during the Academy Awards.
Grill designed the lighting for the remote presentation in the Diplomatic Reception Room of The White House. Grill is an Emmy Award-winner with extensive experience in lighting design and direction for international events, dance, architecture, television and corporate theater. His credits encompass multiple Super Bowl half-time shows, including this yearӪs Beyonc̩ performance, as well as the Pan American Games and the Olympic Winter Games. He has taught at Purchase College since 1998 and is also an alumnus, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre design from the college.
Dolf van den Brink, president and CEO of White Plains-based Heineken USA, was recently named to Adweek”™s “Young Influentials” list. He was ranked No. 6 out of 20. Adweek”™s list celebrates thought-leaders of marketing, media, technology and top consumer brands, under 40 years old, who are redefining ambition and achievement. Heineken USA was the only alcohol-industry company and consumer-products group company to be included on Adweek”™s list.