AVID ANNOUNCE CHANGES TO MARKETING TEAM

AVID have announced the appointment of Simon Bartlett as International Product Marketing Manager for Editing Products.
Bartlett, a familiar and much respected personality in the post production community, joins Avid from Post Impressions. Prior to this he spent over 13 years with Quantel where he held various positions including Worldwide Product Manager for editing systems.
Bartlett’s primary objectives at Avid will be overseeing the development, integration and promotion of Avid’s range of editing and finishing solutions including the Avid Media Composer systems and Avid Symphony. He will also be responsible for maintaining a high level of communication between Avid and users of Avid equipment.
Bartlett said: “I am greatly looking forward to being part of Avid’s international product marketing team. Their end-to-end nonlinear solutions have gained worldwide recognition as the way forward for today’s demanding and fast-moving post production industry.”
Avid Technology have also announced the promotion of Jeff Stewart, Avid’s former International Product Marketing Manager for Editing Products, to the position of International Product Director. Stewart joined Avid in 1998 and has played a pivotal role in the widespread adoption of Avid’s nonlinear finishing solutions into high-end post houses worldwide.
Peter Davies, Vice President of International, Avid Technology, said: “We are very pleased to announce Jeff Stewart’s promotion. His enthusiasm and technical expertise will be great assets in his new role heading up the international product marketing team. We are also delighted that Simon Bartlett is joining us. Simon possesses an in-depth knowledge of high-end post production and an excellent understanding of customers’ requirements at the cutting edge of creative finishing.” (GB)