AI and cloud media company Newsbridge has announced its latest hire, Imogen Kimberley, who takes on the role of Regional Sales Manager for the UK and Nordics.

Imogen is a 2022 Rise program mentee, and has a number of years’ experience in the media industry, most recently at Iron Mountain Entertainment Services.

AI and Cloud Media company, Newsbridge, has announced the appointment of Rick Stremmel to the role of Regional Sales Manager to support its expansion to the DACH region.

Lightware Visual Engineering, a leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions for the professional integrated systems market, announces Roger Takacs as Vice President of Education. Takacs will play an instrumental role in developing and growing business in the education channel.  Takacs has more than 20 years of success in sales and executing strategic initiatives across several key verticals, including education. Takacs has worked with many industry-leading manufacturers, including Crestron, Atlona and Custom Display Solutions, and integration companies, such as CompView, MCSi and The Intellisys Group.

Lightware Visual Engineering, a leading manufacturer of matrix switchers, signal extenders and accessories for the professional AV market is excited to welcome on board another professional recognised across the AV industry for his leadership and expertise, as Siegfried Hermann has been appointed as Lightware’s Vice President of Business Development in the EMEA region.

Lightware Visual Engineering, a leading manufacturer of matrix switchers, signal extenders and accessories for the professional AV market is delighted to announce the appointments of Charlie Sullivan as Head of Business Development and Chris Brzostowski as Channel Account Manager, strengthening Lightware’s UK team and its growing position in the region.

Lightware Visual Engineering is excited to announce the appointments of Craig Storey as CEO and Craig McQueen as Sales Director to head the UK team. Under their leadership, Lightware UK will consolidate its position in the region with a new focus on growth after a hugely successful last financial year.

Recognizing the growing need from media organizations to partner with innovative technology vendors as they look to navigate their transition to an IP-connected and cloud-based landscape, Imagine Communications has added three key new appointments to its European sales team. Mark Beard becomes senior sales director for the UK and South Africa, Daniel Shihata is technical sales manager for the UK, and Niklas Fabian joins the Munich office as a pre-sales consultant for Imagine’s networking solutions, for all markets in EMEA and APAC.

The Collectv, the Emmy award-winning broadcast solutions and workflows consultancy, is pleased to announce two new appointments to its UK team. Both based at the company’s London office, Nick Long joins as Project Manager, and Amy Kellie takes up the role of Operations Assistant.

Rohde & Schwarz and Pixel Power have appointed two new sales executives to cover their complete media technology portfolio for broadcasters and post production, from ingest through to playout.

Scott Noble has been announced as the new DigiBox Sales Manager.

Marc Risby, Managing Director of DigiBox said "I’m very happy to announce that effective immediately Scott Noble will be taking on the role of Sales Manager for DigiBox Europe.

Tyrell, a leading broadcast provider and Preferred Telestream Partner in the United Kingdom and Ireland, has announced the expansion of the team, with the appointment of Simon Wocka as Account Manager, based in the UK. The appointment of Simon reflects Tyrell’s continued growth strategy with client success at the core of our business. 

Broadcast transcription, translation and access services provider, Take 1, has hired Nilani Lingam as head of finance. The appointment, effective from 20 July 2020, follows the recent promotion of Claire Brown to VP of global sales and the hire of Stephen Stewart as chief operating officer as the company continues to expand the senior management team to support ambitious growth plans.

Bubble Agency, the global PR, marketing and events specialist for the media and entertainment technology and services sectors, today announced the appointment of Melanie Webb, as a PR and marketing consultant. Melanie brings to Bubble over 15 years of experience working in the production and distribution end of the broadcast sector at agencies including Premier PR and Franklin Rae.

Melanie has held various positions within production, including TV producer, further exemplifying her strong expertise in managing and delivering corporate publicity for TV, film, media companies and brands, as well as consumer programme publicity for a range of broadcasters, independent production companies, distributors and content providers. Her client experience includes: Rough Cut, A&E Networks, Edinburgh TV Festival, Independent Films, Women in Film & Television Awards, DRG and more.

NewTek, the leader in IP-based video technology and part of the Vizrt Group, today announced two new key personnel moves as part of an overall growth strategy focused on deepening relationships with channel partners in order to delight and serve more customers with accessible professional quality video tools.

NewTek today named Barbara Spicek as senior vice president of Global Sales. With more than 20 years of experience working with channel sales in the software/technology industry, Barbara is a dynamic leader with an innate ability to inspire excellence from her teams while motivating everyone around her to perform their best. Barbara’s expansive industry experience along with her ability to create and elevate trusted partnerships at the highest levels will play a key role in deepening channel partner engagements as NewTek remains 100% channel focused. Barbara will be based at NewTek headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, when she is not on the road visiting channel partners.

Tyrell, a leading broadcast, professional video and audio solutions provider in the United Kingdom and Ireland, has announced the expansion of the team, with the appointment of Tony Rhodes as Account Manager, based in London. The appointment of Tony reflects Tyrell’s continued investment in the UK team.