Ron Morissette joins Thinkwell Studio Montréal as Vice President of Development

Following the acquisition of Réalisations-Montréal, Thinkwell Group is welcoming Ron Morissette back to the team to expand and accelerate growth plans for Thinkwell.

Montréal / Los Angeles (July 17, 2019):  Thinkwell Group is pleased to announce the return of Ron Morissette as Vice President, Development for Réalisations-Montréal & Thinkwell’s Studio Montréal.  In his role, Ron is responsible for the development of existing and new opportunities across Canada and the Eastern United States, with a focus on delivering innovative, interactive solutions from the company’s studio team in Montréal. Ron will also promote the technical research & development initiatives for Réalisations-Montréal through global strategic partnerships.

“Ron helped grow Réalisations since the company’s earliest days,” says Roger Parent, founding president of Réalisations-Montréal. “His return, which coincides with Thinkwell’s acquisition of Réalisations, will ensure a continuity of excellent client service for our past and future partners as we continue our growth as a part of Thinkwell’s global network.”

Ron brings more than 40 years of experience in technical production and sales within the entertainment sector to the organization. Prior to his return to Réalisations-Montréal and Thinkwell’s Studio Montréal, Ron was acting as General Manager for a major international systems integrator and was responsible for their Toronto operation.  His experience includes work for past Olympic Games and World Fairs as well as international tours and broadcasts. He is also a past president of the Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology.

“I believe that our unique artistic approach combined with our R&D work in interactivity, video & projection mapping, and augmented reality within the realm of ambient intelligence will be a unique and differentiated contribution to Thinkwell’s worldwide projects,” says Morissette. 

François Bergeron, Chief Operating & Financial Officer of Thinkwell Group, adds, “Bringing Ron onboard will help develop our growing presence in Canada, and his experience, energy, and dedication to partnership with our clients will be an asset to the organization globally.”

About Réalisations-Montréal

Réalisations-Montréal develops and delivers cutting edge interactive experiences that seamlessly blend art and technology.  Founded in 2000 by Roger Parent, former Executive Producer and VP of Production at Cirque du Soleil, Réalisations conceives, invents, and perfects new technologies, including big data, artificial intelligence, real-time generative projection technologies, recognition systems, and more. Thinkwell and Réalisations collaborate in the earliest stages of design, testing and developing immersive interactive elements that can be seamlessly integrated into any guest experience. 

Réalisations-Montréal is a Thinkwell Group company.

For more information visit: www.realisations.com