# Stuart Hetherington

> Stuart Hetherington is the British co-founder and CEO of Holovis, an immersive technology and experience design company. An Electrical Engineering and Computing alumnus of De Montfort University, he worked in automotive testing and simulation at MIRA before building Holovis with Joe Jurado. The company combines creative development, software and audiovisual engineering for enterprise clients and attractions worldwide. He remained CEO following the 2024 Luoman acquisition.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Holovis
- **Organizations:** Holovis, Motor Industry Research Association (former employer), LLEP Innovation Board (documented member)
- **Nationality:** British
- **Education:** Electrical Engineering and Computing (course; exact award not specified), De Montfort University
- **Known for:** Co-founded and continues to lead Holovis., Included in blooloop’s Theme Park Influencer List 2018., Led a company whose teams delivered immersive and interactive systems for attractions including Wicker Man and the LEGO Factory Adventure Ride.

## Career timeline

- **1991** — Enrolled in Electrical Engineering and Computing at De Montfort University through Clearing.
- **1990s** — Worked in vehicle development and testing at MIRA, including simulation and immersive visualisation.
- **2004** — Holovis established; appointed director of Holovis International Ltd on 12 November.
- **2018** — Holovis brought in minority investment from Road King; included in blooloop’s Theme Park Influencer List.
- **2021** — Holovis began its joint venture with Shanghai Luoman Lighting Technologies.
- **2024** — Participated in a student innovation masterclass at Holovis; Luoman acquired control of the Holovis business later that year.
- **2025** — Confirmed continued leadership as CEO following the acquisition; featured in the In the Loop with InterPark interview series.

## Achievements

- Co-founded and continues to lead Holovis.
- Included in blooloop’s Theme Park Influencer List 2018.
- Led a company whose teams delivered immersive and interactive systems for attractions including Wicker Man and the LEGO Factory Adventure Ride.
- Participated in regional innovation education and the LLEP Innovation Board.

## Latest updates

- **2025-10** — Featured as founder and CEO in episode three of In the Loop with InterPark Magazine, announced 15 October.
- **2025-06** — Discussed continued CEO leadership, Luoman integration and development plans in an InPark interview published 3 June.
- **2025-03** — De Montfort University announced him for its SXSW discussion on immersive experiences, research and future skills.

## Links

- Website: https://www.holovis.com/
- LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/stuarthetherington

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