Cutting Edge founder John Lee steps down, replaced by Super Cheap Auto’s Bob Thorn
Cutting Edge, one of Australia’s largest and most awarded film and television servicescompanies, announces that, following 18 years of technical and managerialachievements, John Lee will step down as Company Founder.
Lee founded thecompany in 1992 and his entrepreneurial vision helped grow the company intotoday’s market leader in Outside Broadcast, TV and Film Production, and DigitalServices.
Lee was also instrumental in finding a successor, and he found one in former Super Cheap Auto CEO, Bob Thorn who has been appointed Executive Chairman.
Whilst Lee plans to explore some new personal opportunities for the future, in the immediate term he will be taking up his newly elected board position at industry advisory body, Ausfilm.
“I’mtruly excited about the next chapter of my life. Along with Ray Smith CEO,Michael Burton Managing Director, Matt Lawson CFO and Kylee Ratz GeneralManager and an incredible management team, we have grown the organization toover 140 people across the country and around the world. So the time’sright for a new challenge”, said John Lee.
“John has made anamazing contribution over the last two decades, not just to Cutting Edge, butalso to our film and television industry. His efforts have helped bring manyprojects to our shores and there are dozens of industry professionals that owetheir start to John. His legacy is our business longevity”, Ray Smith said.
“Ifeel privileged to be part of a thriving entity like Cutting Edge. It operatesin four Australian States, and three countries, and there’s still more excitingopportunities on the horizon”, said Bob Thorn Executive Chairman.
“It gives megreat joy to leave Cutting Edge in Bob’s, Ray’s and the Management Team’s verycapable business hands. I would never have stepped away if I wasn’tcertain that Cutting Edge could continue to grow” confirms John Lee.
From dayone, Cutting Edge’s mission was to be the market leader in their field. BothSmith and Thorn confirm that Cutting Edge will not stray from pursuingtechnical innovation, creativity and excellence in fulfilling that mission.
9 Comments
How can you step down as Company Founder? That’s a title for life.
Beat me to it, 9.59. Seriously odd sentence that.
You guys know what they meant. John will be missed , he is a great bloke and Cutting Edge is a fantatsic company. Good luck John.
Super Cheap Post?
Good on you John. Time for a break, you’ve work your butt off non stop for 18 years. Go enjoy the spoils!
Super Cheap Autos = quality ??
Holy hell! John, my older brother, congratulations on the 18 years of success with your company! Didn’t know you founded it in 1992, which is the same year I was born… Enjoy your next project! From your little sister, Jasmine =)
Did I miss the party ! Take care and kick back- I’m working again. 3D yes- Your trucks? Normal to do this. Call me-Andy LA
Hello John, this is Rio from good old days-90’s (remember Campbell n me? I remember our fun biz trip to Korea, and knocked couple of party nights together;-)..just was doing some research on you to see where about you are now. Hit me up, mate! Look forward to catch up..after long long time.