Inflight Productions’ Leigh Mantle celebrates 25 years in the IFE industry

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr. 18, 2012 - Originally a sound recordist in the music industry, Leigh joined what would become IFP in 1987. His technical skill and expertise enabled the business to expand into video and audio with Leigh introducing, in 1991, digital AVOD services and launching a state of the art facility in Covent Garden, London. From analog encoding and data management, through to the development of new tools such as the MMA tool, Leigh has helped IFP set industry standards.

In addition, Leigh is currently serving on the Board of APEX and is the Chair for the TV Market. He has helped to shape the direction of the event over the past two years by encouraging more vendors and promoting the growth of education sessions. In his role as COO at IFP, Leigh continues to inspire a new generation with his dynamic focus and commitment to providing engaging content and services to meet today’s airlines’ needs.

“IFP’s future is brighter and stronger than ever with the company moving into the digital arena,” commented Rob Hunter, CEO of Inflight Productions. “Leigh’s wealth of knowledge and expertise at the helm of IFP helps to ensure we continue to pave the way for the development of pioneering technology relevant to the needs of today’s airline customers and the IFE industry as a whole. We are delighted to be celebrating this milestone with him.”