James Panther

James Panther is an experienced lighting and technology professional with a diverse background in various leadership and technical roles. Currently serving as Lighting Supervisor at Arts Centre Melbourne since January 2020, James oversees lighting crews and provides technical expertise across the venue’s performance spaces. Previous roles include Senior Lighting Technician and Lighting Technician at Arts Centre Melbourne, as well as lighting services for productions at Victorian Opera. James has also held director-level positions at LemonJar and Coda Group Australia, managing operations and technology consultancy. An early career in IT, including roles at Haileybury and Panther Clothing Company, complements an extensive educational background in business and technical services, including an MBA from Charles Sturt University and a Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services from Arts Centre Melbourne.