Calibre One Recruits CPO and Chief Technology and Information Officer for Production Resource Group
September 29, 2026 – Calibre One has placed Jennifer Caserta as chief people officer and Joe Simon as chief technology and information officer at PRG (Production Resource Group) in New York City. “We are building PRG for a bigger future, and that means investing across every part of this business: our leadership, crews, talent development, and the equipment, technology and systems that fuel and connect our operations worldwide,” said Lawrence Burian, CEO of PRG. “Exceptional leadership is one of the most important ways we position the company for long-term success. Jennifer and Joe each bring deep expertise in building high-performing organizations and modern technology capabilities. Together, they will strengthen our foundation by empowering our people, accelerating innovation and delivering even greater value to clients around the world.”
These two appointments are part of the broader global strategy Mr. Burian laid out upon joining PRG as CEO this past April: strengthen the executive team, further align the company’s global operations, and invest in people, technology and long-term growth. Ms. Caserta will oversee PRG’s new people & culture division, while Mr. Simon will lead the company’s enterprise technology, systems and data strategy.
Both new executives arrive with substantial experience in media, live events and production. Ms. Caserta joins PRG from SoundCloud, where she served as the company’s first chief people officer, building and leading its global people functions. As a key member of the C-suite, she elevated the company’s approach to talent acquisition, organizational design, total rewards, leadership development, and people analytics, while helping drive a broader transformation of the company’s culture to support business performance and growth. Before joining SoundCloud, Ms. Caserta held numerous leadership roles at AMC Networks and completed her tenure there as chief transformation and people officer. Her executive leadership experience also includes six years as president of IFC TV, where she grew the business to record revenues and established the brand as an award-winning destination for smart comedy.
Mr. Simon has more than 25 years of experience leading technology and operational transformation across media, entertainment and live events. Most recently, he advised leading media and entertainment companies on technology modernization and AI strategy. Previously, he served as chief information and technology officer at Entain, leading enterprise technology across more than 30 international markets, and chief operating officer of Encompass Digital Media, overseeing worldwide operations and engineering for the company’s live events business. His career also includes roles as CIO/CTO at VICE Media, Univision, Condé Nast, and Viacom.
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PRG is a global provider of production technology and services for the entertainment, live events, corporate, sports, and broadcast industries. The company supplies equipment, technical expertise, and production support across areas including lighting, audio, video, staging, and other event technologies. PRG works with clients on concerts, theatrical productions, corporate events, television and film projects, and large-scale live experiences, with operations and facilities in multiple markets worldwide.
More Than 25 Years’ Experience
Calibre One is a boutique executive search firm with more than 25 years’ experience building leadership teams for technology companies and innovation-led organizations across financial services, healthcare & life sciences, consumer, sports & entertainment, and industrials & infrastructure. Founded in 1999, the firm operates from London, San Francisco, and New York, combining global reach, deep sector expertise, and a partner-led approach. Calibre One delivers the scale, specialist networks, and international capability of a larger search firm while maintaining the agility and personal service of a boutique.
Tom Barnes is one of the two founding partners of Calibre One and is based in both San Francisco and London. He is responsible for ensuring that the founding principles of the business govern our activities and that our reputation continues to remain at the forefront of our industry. Mr. Barnes serves as managing partner and co-head technology practice.
James Brocket is a co-founder and managing partner of Calibre One and co-leads the firm’s activities in the EMEA region, based out of London. With over 20 years of experience, his major focus has been on recruiting at board, and C-level for businesses headquartered in Europe. He works closely with the private equity community and is a trusted advisor to a number of funds. Mr. Brocket has also managed a vast number of leadership assignments for U.S. companies across the EMEA region.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
