Telecom Lead America: KIT digital, a video
management software and services company, has appointed Mark Christie as the
chief technology officer of the company.
The appointment of Christie as CTO is in line with the
company’s sharpened focus on software solutions for tier-one clients.
“Mark is a proven innovator and technology pioneer,
with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our
clients as the global transformation to IP video consumption accelerate,”
said Barak Bar-Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of KIT digital.
Under this new role, Christie will be responsible for the
company’s product innovation and strategy, product management, client solutions
and deployments, and global managed services.
Furthermore, he will continue to consolidate the
company’s technology centers around the world to realize greater efficiencies,
with a particular focus on leveraging resources in Prague and Milan to further
develop the Cosmos video platform.
With expertise in designing IP video platforms, Christie
managed services for network operator and telecom companies. He possesses
over fifteen years of experience in engineering and technology roles.
The company has also announced Alex Blum, KIT digital’s
global Chief Operating Officer, has stepped down from his position and is
currently acting as an advisor to the company during his transition.
KIT digital appoints two new Board members
Recently, the company reconstituted its Board of
Directors with the election of two new independent members and the resignation
of two current members of the Board.
William V. Russell has joined the Board as non-executive
Chairman and Greg B. Petersen joined as a Director, the chairman of the Audit
Committee, and a member of the Strategic Transaction Committee.
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