Globecast Names New CEO

Globecast has appointed Philippe Bernard as its new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Olivier Barberot in the role.

Mr Bernard said: "I'm honoured and grateful for the opportunity to lead this exceptional company with dedicated, talented and creative professionals. Globecast is a leading company in the broadcast and media industry, with multi-cultural employees passionate about their work and driven by the desire of offering the best quality and bespoke media solutions to its customers. Broadcasters and media companies are having to respond to evolving consumer viewing habits, and Globecast is perfectly positioned to help them take advantage of new market opportunities. We will keep providing customers with greater access to our expertise."

He joins Globecast from the Orange Group, where has served as EVP of Quality, Customer Experience & Sales since July 2013. Prior to that, he was CEO of Transpac, before joining Orange Group as VP of Orange Business Solutions, based in the UK, and went on to take over the European Sales and Customer Relations Division. He is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique.

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