Executives Unpacked, Inspiration from the Boardroom
By Executives Unpacked
Executives Unpacked, Inspiration from the BoardroomApr 05, 2024
The biggest shift in the in Ad-tech industry - Episode 35 - Rob Malcom, GM of Ad Tech Business Unit at Imagine Communications
Welcome to episode 35 of Executives Unpacked!
This week, we're delighted to be speaking to Rob Malcom, GM of Ad Tech Business Unit at Imagine Communications.
We discuss where Rob thinks the industry is going, the biggest shift in the Ad-tech industry, advice he would share with others, and much more.
Don't miss this exciting episode!
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GEO vs LEO – Compromise versus Cost? - Episode 34 - Josh Marks, Chief Executive Officer at Anuvu
This week, we're excited to be chatting with Josh Marks, Chief Executive Officer at Anuvu, a worldwide provider of satellite connectivity, entertainment and operational solutions for mobility markets.
He shares insights into what still needs to be improved in aviation connectivity, how LEO vs GEO for aviation will be decided by customer needs, and what 3 quotes he shares with all businesses he works with.
This is not an episode to miss!
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How Do we Recruit, Retain, And Empower A More Diverse Workforce - Episode 33 - Lynn Dohm, Executive Director at Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
This week, join host Laurie Scott as he welcomes Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of WiCyS (Women in CyberSecurity).
With a vast career in cybersecurity, leadership and the education space, Lynn discusses bridging gaps, retaining talent, fostering diversity, and advancing individuals in the field.
Don't miss it!
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Ask For Forgiveness, Not For Permission! – Episode 32 – Chris Castaldo, CISO at Crossbeam
Welcome to another exciting episode of Executives Unpacked!
This week, we're delighted to be joined by Chris Castaldo, CISO at Crossbeam, to discuss his proudest achievements, the best piece of career advice he has received, Gen AI in Cyber Security and much more!
Don't miss out!
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Subscription and Partner Management Solutions are here to stay, an IBC 23 Special – Episode 31 – Paolo Cuttorelli, SVP and General Manager, APAC & EMEA at Evergent
In this episode we are joined by Paolo Cuttorelli, the SVP and General Manager, for APAC & EMEA at Evergent to talk about this year’s IBC Conference, along with what helps Evergent stand out and how Paolo took the right steps in his career to end up where he is today.
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Building Trust, Communication and Psychological Safety - Episode 30 - Gianna Driver, Chief Human Resources Officer at Exabeam
This weeks host Tom Wilding is delighted to be joined by Gianna Driver, Chief Human Resources Officer at Exabeam!
With a wealth of experience in executive H.R. management, Gianna's role covers everything people, from strategy and process for retaining top talent, to creating and driving corporate culture and all Diversity, Equity and Inclusion!
This is not an episode to miss! Enjoy.
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Education doesn’t tell you what to do in a crisis – Episode 29 - Dr. Valerie Lyons, Chief Operations Officer at BH Consulting
This weeks hosts, Laurie Scott and Daisy Steel are joined by Dr. Valerie lyons, privacy and cyber security expert and Chief Operations Officer at BH Consulting.
With a career spanning 30 years, working for the likes of IBM, KPMG and serving as the Head of information Security Risk at KBC Bank.
Valerie has a PhD in privacy and an in-depth knowledge of European data protection and is passionate about the combination of both education and experience to create the best professional!
This is not an episode to miss!
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Nothing Comes for Free! - Episode 28 - Samer Halawi, Chief Executive Officer at AALTO HAPS
We're delighted to be joined by Samer Halawi, Chief Executive Officer at AALTO HAPS - the world leader in stratospheric technology and the developer of the zero-emissions Zephyr aircraft.
With a successful track record in building and transforming global companies, Samer delves into the key to success, how AALTO HAPS is benefiting both humanity and the planet, and why he believes that nothing comes for free.
Don't miss this insightful episode!
Kindness Goes a Long Way - Episode 27 - Matthew Tirman, Chief Commercial Officer at Satellogic
This week your hosts Laurie Scott and Kate Riley are joined by Matthew Tirman, Chief Commercial Officer at Satellogic - a leading provider of geospatial and multi-sensor analytics.
With more than 17 years experience growing global technology and service businesses across the public sector and commercial markets, Matt shares insights into what he believes has contributed to his success, the biggest lessons he has learned in his career and what keeps him up at night.
Tune in for this inspirational episode!
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There Are No Limits! - Episode 26 - Keith Zubchevich, President & CEO at Conviva
Welcome to Episode 26 of Executives Unpacked!
Your host, John Clifton, was joined by Keith Zubchevich, the CEO of Conviva, to talk about the advances in the Content & Media industry.
Keith has been in the tech industry for well over two decades, experiencing his fair share of growth, IPOs and acquisitions.
Conviva is a world leader in intelligence and analytics, aimed at the video and media industry, with an enviable list of customers such as Disney, Sky and Warner Brothers Discovery.
In this episode we dive into Keith’s insights and advice, including his assertion that ‘there are really no limits’.
Tune in for another great episode!
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Team Coalescence Is The Key To Success - Episode 25 - Keith Buckley, CEO at Xytech Systems
Welcome to episode 25 of Executives Unpacked!
This week we are joined by Keith Buckley, Chief Executive Officer of Xytech Systems, the leading provider of end-to-end media operations for the world’s premier media and broadcast entities.
With over 25 years experience in building and leading high-growth companies, Keith shares his expertise on what he believes is the key to a successful business, the shift to services being software defined, and provides us insight into what keeps him up at night.
This is not an episode to miss! Enjoy.
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Making the most of your career - Episode 24 - Dr. Niklas Brambring, the CEO at Zattoo
Welcome to another episode of Executives Unpacked!
In this episode, John Clifton was joined by Dr. Niklas Brambring, the CEO at Zattoo.
Nik has been the CEO Zattoo for over a decade, having joined them 2007 as a Content Director. Prior to his time at Zattoo, he was with the Boston Consulting Group.
He's a qualified lawyer with a PhD in law from the University of Cologne, as well as an MBA from INSEAD.
Like many people, the thing he wishes he had more of is time. One day he'd like to produce a movie and he yearns for a humble foosball table.
Listen in to hear his insights on everything from the future of Content & Media to who he’d love to invite to a dinner party.
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The Importance of Doing Things Right - Episode 23 - Sofia Regojo, CRO at Verimatrix
Welcome to another episode of Executives Unpacked!
In this episode, your host, John Clifton, is joined by Sofia Regojo, the CRO at Verimatrix.
Sofia has held senior commercial roles for over two decades, the last 15 of which were spent in the video industry. She began to focus on content security, holding several roles throughout NAGRA before transitioning into cloud-based video services at Kaltura.
Sofia thinks her 20 year old self would look at her now and say “Wow, you made it! Though you work too much.”
Listen in to this episode to unpack this exciting executive and learn more about how sales and security can work together.
Creating Customer Trust - Episode 22 - Adam Nightingale, Chief Commercial Officer of 3 Screen Solutions
On this episode of Executives Unpacked we were joined by Adam Nightingale, the Chief Commercial Officer of 3 Screen Solutions.
Adam has worked extensively across the Content & Media industry, working his way through sales and commercial management roles for 25 years.
In this episode we talked about the developments he’s seen in the Content & Media industry, where he’s hoping to go next and all the ways its technology is progressing.
We also dive into some of his best advice, his dream travel destination and what makes him laugh the most.
Learn more about another fascinating leader on this episode of Executives Unpacked.
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Making Time to Develop your Career, an NAB 23 Special – Episode 21 – David Toomey, SVP/GM of Music and Audio Soloutions at AVID
In this episode, we are joined by AVID’s newly joined SVP/GM of Audio and Music to talk about this year's NAB conference, Making time for your own career development and his long-time admiration of Tony Hawk.
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Autonomy will be the key for future constellations operations & deep space missions in the future - Episode 20 - Michał Zachara, COO at KP Labs
On this episode of Executives Unpacked, we were joined by none other than Michał Zachara, the COO at KP Labs.
KP Labs is a Polish news based company that develops processing units, software edge processing, and small and medium satellites.
Michael’s family were one of the first in his neighbourhood to own a computer, and Michael has been fascinated by technology ever since.
He’s also an adventurous person, enjoying hikes with his family and is about to attempt a climb up a Himalayan peak.
In this episode we find out how his love of technology and adventurous nature have contributed to KP Lab’s success, as well as his advice for somebody joining the industry.
Enjoy!
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Throw Yourself In! - Episode 19 - Guy De Carufel, Founder and CEO of Cognitive Space
Welcome to Episode 19 of Executives Unpacked.
This week, your hosts, Laurie Scott and Kate Riley, were joined by Guy De Carafel, the Founder and CEO of Cognitive Space.
Guy is passionate about the expansion of human activity in space, and believes that it adds huge value to our long term sustainability and prosperity.
Guy’s previous career highlights include a stint as an aerospace engineer, when he wrote software for rockets and developed critical software for Orion spacecraft, amongst other things.
In this episode we dove into the insights he’s gained throughout his career, and discussed the work that he’s doing at Cognitive Space to develop AI driven systems to assist in the automation of space operations.
Enjoy!
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Learn from your setbacks, learn from your defeats - Episode 18 - John Beckner, Founder and CEO at Horizon Technologies
Welcome to Episode 18 of Executives Unpacked!
Your hosts, Laurie Scott and Kate Riley were joined by John Beckner in this fascinating episode.
John is the Founder and CEO of Horizon Technologies - the world leader in airborne satellite monitoring systems for ISR applications.
John has been active in aerospace, both in and out of government, for over 30 years.
Using that experience, he has managed the transition of Horizon Technologies from a startup to a successful and groundbreaking company.
Tune in for a great conversation!
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Try Not To Be Somebody Elses Hero - Episode 17 - Kim Lawrence, EVP, Global Client Operations at Visual Data
On this weeks Episode of Executives Unpacked we are joined by Kim Lawrence, EVP of Global Client Operations at Visual Data.
Kim’s track record in the broadcast and media service space ranges from some of the biggest and most established names like Technicolor and Deluxe, to helping grow an innovative digital media services brand like Visual Data from a smaller player in the space to an industry leader.
In our discussion we talk about the importance of choosing the right people to surround yourself with in your work and personal life, the rise of AI in Localisation and Accessibility for media as well as Kim’s personal journey of growth to become a mentor and leader.
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You Don't Need A Stamp Of Approval - Episode 16 - Rhonda Stevenson, President and CEO at Orbital Assembly Corporation
Welcome to Episode 16 of The Executives Unpacked Podcast! This week we were joined by Rhonda Stevenson, the President and CEO at Orbital Assembly Corporation.
Rhonda is a seasoned professional with 20 over years of business leadership and entrepreneurial experience. Rhonda has also dedicated her life to supporting and heading up nonprofit organisations, including the Tau Zero Foundation.
She is also the creator and host of the ‘Space Matters’ show, making her a leading voice in the industry.
Outside of the Space world, Rhonda’s happy place is out in nature and spending quality time with her children.
In this episode we hear Rhonda’s advice for reaching your goals and how to effectively lead your team.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Never Stop Learning - Episode 15 - Katherine Gizinski, CEO of ManSat
Welcome to Episode 15 of Executive Unpacked! In this episode Laurie Scott was joined by Katherine Gizinski, the CEO of ManSat; a company that specialises in international spectrum regulation.
Katherine previously worked with the US defence contractors to bring commercial satellite and terrestrial communication technologies to austere environments in support of military, diplomatic, first responder, and commercial initiatives.
Katherine is also a graduate of the International Space University’s Executive program, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce from the University of Virginia.
Outside of work Catherine also serves as chairwoman of the SSPI, mentors entrepreneurs through the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator and supports the ITU’s Girls in ICT initiative.
Her happy place is indulging in finding proper coffee and spending time with the family and exploring the great outdoors.
In this episode she shares her enthusiasm for the space and satellite industry, as well as her insights into where it’s heading and how leaders can take it there.
We hope you enjoy this episode of Executives Unpacked.
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EQ Will Take You A Lot Further Than IQ Will - Episode 14 - Aakash Parekh, CCO at Pixxel
We were delighted to be joined by Aakash Parekh on Episode 14 of The Executives Unpacked Podcast.
Aakash is the CCO at Pixxel, a space data company whose mission is to build a health monitor for the planet by creating the world's first commercial hyperspectral constellation.
Prior to joining Pixxel, Aakash has led commercial aviation in international markets for various startups in the tech domains.
Aakash has completed several courses in data science to complement his business background and bridge the knowledge gaps between commercial and engineering teams for his clients.
Aakash loves travelling, collecting art and scuba diving and he wanted to be a fantasy writer when he grew up.
Today we talked about the exciting work that Pixxel is doing, as well as Aakash’s advice for being a successful leader.
Tune in for this inspirational episode!
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It's OK to Fail - Episode 13 - Lucy O'Brien, Group CTO at EMG
On this episode of Executives Unpacked we were delighted to be joined by Lucy O'Brien, the group CTO at EMG.
Lucy has the broadcast industry in her blood, with both her father and sister also working in the industry. Lucy joined the communications sector in the early 2000s, with early roles at Sky and the BBC before joining Arquiva, where she spent 12 years in broadcast and project engineering. In March this year, Lucy began her role at EMG.
Lucy is passionate about driving more gender diversity in the workplace and thinks her 20 year old self would be reasonably proud of what she has achieved.
In this episode we talk about what makes her successful, the role her dad played in getting her into the industry and how mentors at the BBC shaped her career.
Enjoy!
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A Growth Mindset is Crucial - Episode 12 - Katherin Monson, COO at Hedron
Today's guest on Executives Unpacked is Katherine Monson.
Katherine is the COO at Hedron, an Aerospace provider that is building a hybrid RF and Optical relay network. This dynamic communications infrastructure enables the growing space industry to provide low-latency data to commercial and government end users here on earth.
Prior to joining Hedron, Katherine served as the CEO of KSAT and was also Head of ground stations at Spire Global, so she brings a wealth of experience to the aerospace industry.
Outside of the space world, Katherine's happy place is hiking and spending time exploring the great out outdoors. Katherine also has a passion for learning new languages.
In today's episode, we find out what's exciting Katherine about the industry, what is keeping her up at night and the single thread that's led to her successful career.
Enjoy!
Patience and Perseverance are Key - Episode 11 - David Bettinger, Co-Founder and CEO at SpaceLink
Joining us on this week's Executives Unpacked we're joined by Co-Founder and CEO at SpaceLink, David Bettinger.
David is a business and technology visionary with over 30 years of experience in system engineering, focused on innovative satellite communications. He is a strategic thinker with a track record of capturing opportunities, cultivating partnerships, and transforming startup ventures into competitive positions.
As the founding Chief Executive Officer of SpaceLink, he is driving the success of the satellite relay company, which provides secure data from any orbit, any time. Under his guidance, SpaceLink has developed a technology roadmap to build a 10 Tbps orbiting optical cloud that enables continuous, high-capacity communications between space and the ground.
In this episode, we cover the biggest lessons David has learnt in his career, what he wishes he had learnt earlier in his career, the state of the satellite and newspace industry right now and lots more.
Enjoy another fascinating episode of Executives Unpacked!
Don't Fear The Unknown - Episode 10 - Shelli Brunswick, COO at Space Foundation
Joining us for episode 10 of Executives Unpacked is Shelli Brunswick. Shelli is the COO of Space Foundation, and is an Executive Leader for the Center of Innovation and Education, where she brings a broad perspective and deep vision of the workforce development roadmap and economic opportunities available to all people in the space economy.
Sheli has a distinguished career ranging from space acquisition, program management leadership and the Congressional Liaison for the US Air Force — In her current role she is now leading the way in promoting Diversity & Inclusion across the World, encouraging the next generation of women to pursue STEM and Space subjects and join this wonderful Space industry.
In this episode we find out the biggest influence on Shelli's career, the biggest lessons she's learnt and the best piece of advice she's ever been given.
Enjoy another fascinating episode of Executives Unpacked.
Anything is Possible - Episode 9 - Rick Capstraw, Chief Growth Officer at Signiant
On this week’s episode of Executives Unpacked we sat down with Rick Capstraw, the Chief Growth Officer at Signiant.
Rick has been around the content and media industry for a long time, holding roles at the likes of Walt Disney and CNET early in his career.
In the mid-2000’s, he joined Verizon where he became a key figure in their Media, Entertainment & Technology practice, before becoming their Chief Revenue Officer and head of Global Sales before joining Signiant earlier this year.
On a personal level, Rick wishes people were generally more curious, and his happy place is on the beach. In this episode we delve into the importance of business relationships, authority and the exciting things going on in the Content and Media industry.
Learn more about what makes Rick Capstraw tick on this episode of Executives Unpacked.
Be Curious - Episode 8 - Brian Pemberton CCO at Omnispace
Our guest this week on Executives Unpacked is Brian Pemberton, the CCO at Omnispace.
Brian is leading the strategy as Omnispace redefines mobile connectivity in the 21st century through global 5G. With an academic background in business and electrical engineering, and over 20 years of experience in global wireless, terrestrial and satellite communications, Brian has an impressive professional history that we’re excited to unpack in this episode.
In his previous role, Brian led the launch and go-to-market strategy for Iridium Certus, Iridium’s award-winning broadband initiative, as well as the development and launch of their GMDSS, offering enhanced safety and reliable coverage at sea.
In this episode, we chat about the importance of Data Analytics, how diversity & inclusion has changed throughout his time in the industry and the most exciting thing happening in the broadcast media industry at the moment.
Dive into more of Brian’s fascinating professional history with us in this episode of Executives Unpacked.
Nobody Really Knows What They're Doing - Episode 7 - Cees Honig, Co CEO At Xite
We welcome Cees Honig to this week’s episode of Executives Unpacked!
Studying Business Economics at the University of Amsterdam, and following this with a Msc in Business Studies, a career in something commercial and business orientated was always on the cards.
In 2008, he joined XITE, a company that was set on revolutionising the way audiences experience music videos. Initially joining in a marketing position, Cees quickly progressed into the role of MD, and is now their co-CEO and based in the US to help with their global expansion.
In this episode, we chat about the biggest lesson he has learnt in his career, his thoughts on the future of the content & media industry and why he thinks nobody really knows what they’re doing…
Enjoy!
Work Hard and Do Your Best - Episode 6 - Marco Tinnirello, CEO at Eurovision Services
Joining us on this week's Executives Unpacked is Marco Tinnirello, CEO at Eurovision Services.
Marco has been in the broadcast industry for nearly 25 years, starting out with Globecast in an IT and data role, before joining Arqiva in their Playout group, spending 8 years with them, latterly as their Head of Sales for Digital Cinema.
From Arqiva, he joined Encompass, initially as their SVP Commercial Sales, before being promoted into the MD role for EMEA, and then also taking on the responsibility for APAC.
In 2018, he then became the CEO at Eurovision Services.
He is a man who believes that ambition matters more to success than talent, finds those that moan particularly irritating, and who’s childhood aim was to be a Californian Highway Patrol Officer, more specifically, Poncherello from CHiPs!
In this episode, we find out the biggest lesson Marco has learnt in his career, what he wishes he'd been told earlier, the best piece of advice he's been given and where he sees the content & media industry heading in the future.
Enjoy another fascinating episode!
It's Not About You - Episode 5 - Charles Miller CEO and President of Lynk
This week, we welcome Charles Miller CEO and President of Lynk, as our guest for episode 5 of Executives Unpacked.
As a serial space entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience within the space industry, Charles has been the Founder or Co-Founder of multiple private ventures and organisations. With impressive previous clients such as NASA, DARPA, the USAF and many more private commercial space firms, Charles is a national leader in creating and developing public-private partnerships in commercial space to serve public needs.
One of Charles’ previous startups is NanoRacks, which has delivered more than 700 payloads to space and is the current world leader in nanosatellite launches. Charles has also served as NASA’s Senior Advisor for Commercial Space from 2009-2012, where he advised NASA leadership on commercial public-private partnerships. At NASA, he managed US teams that developed strategies for commercial development of reusable launch vehicles, on-orbit satellite servicing, orbital debris removal, microgravity applications, lunar development, space communications, and space solar power.
In this episode, we find out more about what Charles wishes he had learnt earlier in his career, what he thinks of the exciting future of the space industry and what advice he would share to someone entering the industry.
Enjoy!
Building Trust - Episode 4 - Naomi Kurahara, CEO and Founder at Infostellar
Naomi Kurahara is the Co-Founder and CEO of Infostellar, a newspace communications technology company based in Tokyo that provide flexible and scalable ground station services enabled by our cloud platform, 'StellarStation', the ground station platform for modern space businesses. After a one-time setup, satellite operators can access any ground station across our global network. StellarStation also enables ground station owners to monetise their unused capacity by sharing it with satellite operators.
In this episode of Executives Unpacked we delve into what had led Naomi to success through her career, the biggest lessons she's learnt, what is currently exciting her the most about the space industry and the latest news from Infostellar.
Enjoy another fascinating episode of Executives Unpacked.
It's All About People - Episode 3 - John Harris, CEO of LEUK Teleport & Data Centre
Joining us on Executives Unpacked this week is John Harris.
John Harris is the CEO of LEUK Teleport & Data Centre. For our listeners, they will know LEUK Teleport as Signalhorn; Signalhorn is marking its 50 years in business and, following a strategic review, will be re-launching as LEUK Teleport & Data Centre.
John brings a wealth of experience, having worked as a CEO working within the Private Equity industry. He has a proven track record of founding, leading, and growing businesses.
In this episode we'll find out what keeps John awake at night, the biggest lesson he's learned in his career and the best piece of advice he's ever been given.
Enjoy!
You Won't Be Liked By Everyone - Episode 2 - Simon Farnsworth, Former CTO at Discovery
Joining us for episode 2 of Executives Unpacked is Simon Farnsworth.
Since starting his career at IMG, Simon has spent most of his working life in the broadcast industry. Moving to Australia and working at Globecast, he played a major role in them being acquired by Telstra.
Moving back to the UK in 2016, he joined Discovery to head their Olympic Technical Distribution team, latterly progressing to the role of CTO for Broadcast Technology & Operations.
Having been responsible for Discovery’s delivery of the 2020 summer Olympic games and most recently the 2022 winter Games, Simon recently left Discovery, and will take up his new role as CTO of NewsUK this September. At neuco, we’re also incredibly lucky to have him as our Non-Executive Director.
In this episode we find out some advice that Simon wishes he'd been told earlier, who had the biggest influence on him, the best piece of advice he's been given and more.
Enjoy!
Living with Passion - Episode 1 - Jean-Francois Pigeon Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Synamedia
Joining us for the first-ever Executives Unpacked podcast is Jean-Francois Pigeon Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Synamedia.
Starting his career at Newbridge Networks in Canada over 20 years ago, Jean-Francois has made a name for himself in being able to accurately understand and anticipate market developments and adapt business strategies accordingly.
In his previous role at Nokia, he served as VP Sales, overseeing €200m euro’s worth of global accounts, spread across 20+ countries throughout the Middle East and Africa, and he played a major role in the company’s expansion into the broadband and fiber-to-the-home space.
Now with Synamedia, he leads their global Sales & Marketing function, responsible for developing business in new customer segments throughout Asia, EMEA and the Americas.
He’s a man who nearly decided to become a lawyer, would love to own a winery, and wishes he still had the innocence of youth…
Enjoy some fascinating insights from Jean-Francois!
Welcome to Executives Unpacked!
This podcast is a series of stories from leading global executives from the technology industries that bring us closer together, primarily Content & Media, Satellite & NewSpace, Connectivity, and Cyber Security. The main aim of the show is to give listeners insight and advice from the leaders who are driving evolution, change, and transformation throughout these fascinating sectors.