Stephen Patterson

CEO at Pufferfish Displays | Building immersive experiences through creative technology

Greater Edinburgh Area

About

Leading Pufferfish Displays, a creative technology company specialising in immersive experiences, interactive displays and spherical visualisation systems used across museums, science centres, brand experiences and innovation spaces worldwide. My background is in professional AV and technology leadership, most recently as Sales Director (Europe & Africa) at Biamp Systems, where I spent years working with global partners, complex projects and enterprise-scale deployments. What drew me to immersive technology was simple: too many ambitious experiences fail because hardware, software, content and delivery are disconnected. At Pufferfish, we’re building a business that brings those disciplines together — combining storytelling, technology, and execution under one roof. Today, I focus on: • Scaling global growth • Building a strong creative and technical culture • Developing immersive products and experiences that genuinely engage audiences • Creating long-term partnerships across AV, experiential, education and innovation sectors Outside work, you’ll usually find me kayaking, cycling, walking Otto, or spending time outdoors in Scotland whenever the weather allows.

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at Pufferfish
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Biamp (14 yrs 6 mos)
    • Director Europe & Africa
      May 2016 - Apr 2025 · 9 yrs

    • Regional Manager
      Nov 2010 - May 2016 · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • Sales Director at SKL, Edinburgh
    Jan 2006 - Nov 2010 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Working alongside an existing company offering Professional Lighting & Audio services I am starting a sales and installation company, complimenting to the growth of the existing company. Managing all aspects of the business including maketing, business development, recruitment, stocking and stock control

  • Export Sales Manager at Tannoy Ltd
    May 2004 - Dec 2005 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Export sales manager responsible for distribution management and business development for all european and african countries. Tannoy Ltd is a manufacturer of high performance speaker systems for installation, professional broadcast & recording industries

  • Product Marketing Engineer at Wolfson Microelectronics
    Jun 2001 - May 2004 · 3 yrs

    Responsible for market research and drawing up new product specifications with the aid of customers input, proving the business case and managing into the design process. Technical support and negociation support for the sales team