Providing Project Management Services to Location Based Entertainment Clients
Having worked with IP & Brands Teams, Creative Consultants, Media Producers, Software Developers, Real Estate Developers, Ride & Attraction Vendors and Contractors it enables us to be cognisant of the challenges and constraints inherent in often complex projects, to manage the individual stakeholder expectations and arbitrate solutions to keep a projects key objectives front and centre to all work efforts.
All projects are led personally by Shane Kirkby, whom in the last two decades has managed 40+ projects over Four Continents. The emphasis in the last decade being those in the Leisure & Entertainment sector working with recognisable brands and IPs including DreamWorks Animation, Warner Bros, Mattel, National Geographic, Ducati Motorbikes, Real Madrid Football Club and Sesame Street; creating World Class entertainment venues from concept to completion.
Our mindset is one of collaboration, respectfulness of cultures, persistence in delivery and above all providing safe and engaging entertainment venues.
With over fifteen Branded Location Based Entertainment Projects complete in the Americas, Europe, Middle East & South-East Asia, we have experience in the managing the development of new IP branded experiences, from feasibility through to operations.
Clients and Brands which we are proud to have worked with
Testimonials
“ Echo Consulting has been an invaluable resource to iP2Development BV, providing a unique approach, support and direction for many of our intellectual property branded location based entertainment projects around the world.
I believe Shane and the team at Echo Consulting’s strength has been their ability to make complex projects simple, immersing themselves into our ways of working and providing solutions that meet both the needs and support of the company’s long-term goals.
On a personal level, Shane has helped me to challenge my ways of thinking and as a result, positively shaping how I manage my current role as Cofounder of the company while helping us to delivery our project to the highest possible standards”
Jason T Lissner
Co-founder iP2 Development B.V
“ We at PEL have worked with Shane and the team at Echo on attraction developments in many different countries using several world class iP. They always understanding and practical with a vision for the total guest experience.
Very helpful with contributions for the implementation of differentiated and unique designs for rides, interactives, media, shows, scenic theming and fully integrated AV and show control.
Always positive and a great team member working closely with the wider production team with a view to creating the best experience possible.
And it goes without saying that their skills in budgeting, scheduling, cost control and contracting are superb as one would expect from such professionals.
It is always a pleasure to work with Shane and he will add immense value to all the projects he directs.”
Paul Lanham
Director P.E.L Creative
“ Working with Shane is a total delight, there are many project managers in this industry who miss the point that they are creating holistic experiences, not Shane! He is a team leader, he listens to each individual to understand issues as they arise, then brings together the people necessary to solve them. Fostering a team spirit and maintaining throughout a project is no mean feat, it always shows though in the quality of the final project, negating the gaps that can develop between different contractors work . He provides solid leadership and direction throughout the project, watching both budget and quality throughout.”
David Willrich
MD of D J W Projects Ltd