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Orad has announced that Clive Mumby has been appointed Orad’s UK Sales Manager. Mumby will be quintessential in increasing Orad’s foothold in the UK and raising its profile in the broadcast graphics and server based solutions market.

Mumby brings to Orad over 25 years experience in broadcast and visual media, and has extensive knowledge of news workflows, gained from many of the world’s largest broadcasters. Prior to Orad, Mumby was The Associated Press’ ENPS European Sales Manager and worked in Quantel as Chief Editor of Broadcast Systems, specializing in file based workflows.

“Leveraging Orad’s unique and highly reputable broadcast graphic and server solutions with Clive’s extensive background in the industry will substantially increase the company’s presence in the UK,” said Avi Sharir, CEO and President of Orad.

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Reaffirming its ambition to deepen customer and distributor engagement in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), HARMAN Professional has announced the appointment of Sergey Trotskiy as Director Of Business Development for the region.

In his new position, Trotskiy is responsible for enabling the best possible mutually beneficial working relationships between HARMAN Professional Division and its distributors and customers in the Russia and CIS region. “I am here to help realize management’s vision to unlock the potential of HARMAN’s Professional Division brands in the Russia and CIS markets,” Trotskiy said. “These brands bring tremendous value in terms of performance, integration and quality build that will, in turn, impact the business performance of our distribution partners and ultimately the efficiency and effectiveness with which their customers — our end users —deploy HARMAN technologies.”

A seasoned veteran of the technical and commercial worlds of professional audio and systems integration, Trotskiy is a graduate of St. Petersburg University of Cinema And Television and has served in project management and business leadership positions with AFW Virtschaftsakademie, Bad Harzburg, Bose Professional Systems and at his own systems integration and automation company that he founded. Sergey Trotskiy joined HARMAN Division on December 12, 2011 and reports to Evgeny Konov, Country Manager HARMAN Russia and CIS.

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Starting January 1, 2012, Stefan Philipps is DEV Systemtechnik’s Area Sales Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He succeeds Harald Busold, who left the company. Philipps reports to Rainer Lorger, Head of Sales and Marketing.

After a vocational training to become an electrician, Philipps studied Electrical Engineering and started his professional career as a construction manager in facility planning offices. Later, he changed to the German IT distributor Adiva, Bad Homburg, as a consultant, sales representative and product manager for computer and networking technology. Before joining DEV, he helped US networking companies at Titan Commerce to enter the German market.

“DEV offers the chance to combine my business development experience with my know-how as an Electrical Engineer”, Philipps comments.

“The combination of his technical and sales expertise ensures that he will recommend the best problem solution to customers and prospects”, adds Rainer Lorger.

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LipSyncPost, the full service post-production facility, has announced the appointment of Paul Dray as Producer.

Paul joins LipSync from Deluxe London where he spent nine years as Executive Customer Contact Account Manager, building relationships with major studios and independents, and working closely with directors, producers, DOPs, editors, and post production supervisors to advise on grading, technical issues, cost implications and all elements of the post process. Prior to Deluxe, Paul spent 17 years at Technicolor in a variety of roles.

As well as his responsibilities as a Producer, Paul will also be tasked with researching potential new services that LipSync can offer.

Peter Hampden, Managing Director, LipSync, said, “We’re delighted to welcome Paul to LipSync. His track record of producing projects is outstanding, and with his many years of experience at the Labs and working closely with DOPs, he will strengthen our overall knowledge and service and will be a resource that everyone can draw upon.”

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Pace plc has announced the proposed appointment of Allan Leighton as its new Non-executive Chairman and the retirement of Mike McTighe, who will be stepping down after ten years as Non-executive Director including five as Chairman.
Allan Leighton has a wealth of experience in chairing public company Boards. He was at Mars for 18 years and then supermarket group ASDA, transforming it from a £500 million company to one sold to US giant Wal-Mart for £6.2 billion in 1999. In 2002 he was personally appointed by the Prime Minister to turn around the loss-making Royal Mail. Allan stepped down from his role in March 2009, making him the Royal Mail’s longest serving chairman.
Leighton has joined the Board as a Non-executive Director and is expected to be appointed Chairman over the northern summer months, allowing a period for Mike and Allan to undertake an orderly transition of responsibilities.
Mike McTighe commented, “I am proud to have played a significant part in Pace’s turnaround over the past five years. Despite the recent setbacks Pace is well positioned for the long term and I am confident it will continue to lead the global digital TV market. The Board has undertaken a thorough and exhaustive search for my successor and it’s terrific that we are appointing someone of Allan’s calibre as the next Chairman of Pace.”
Allan Leighton commented, “I’ve watched the Pace business develop with both its ups and bumps for 15 years. I’ve always felt there is a ‘great technology company’ in there. My task now with the Management and the Board is to deliver that ‘great technology company’ and the value that goes with it without the bumps. This process will start with a Strategic Review of the Company.”
Neil Gaydon, CEO of Pace, commented, “Mike has played a key role in developing Pace’s industry leadership position and I would like to thank him for his service and the guidance he has given to this business and to our management team. We are very excited to be welcoming Allan Leighton to the board; his track record of running businesses is outstanding, and we very much look forward to his contribution”.
As part of the terms on which he is to be appointed, Allan has agreed to purchase £200,000 of Pace shares. Pace has agreed to make a share award to match Allan’s own investment on a two for one basis, vesting after three years. An additional award over 600,000 shares has been made and will vest dependent upon share price performance over a four year period: 25% of this award will vest at 145p with full vesting at 190p. Both awards are subject to the shares being retained until at least the fifth anniversary of appointment. Full details of these awards will be provided in due course in accordance with Listing Rule 9.4.2(2).
Currently Allan is Deputy Chairman of George Weston Limited, holding company of Loblaw Companies Limited. In addition he is Chairman of Danish jewellery company Pandora A/S, Deputy Chairman of Selfridges & Co Ltd, a Non-executive Director of British Sky Broadcasting plc and has just been appointed Chairman of Peacocks. There is no other information required to be disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13R in respect of Allan Leighton.
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Arqiva, the communications infrastructure and media services company, has appointed Phil Moses as Chief Financial Officer, taking over from Josh McHutchison who is leaving the company to return to Australia.
Led by new CEO, John Cresswell, Arqiva is refocusing its business to capitalise on growth opportunities presented by multi-platform TV delivery and communications network infrastructure build-out.
Moses brings a wealth of relevant experience to Arqiva, having had financial responsibility both at group level and with a regulated network infrastructure-based business at BT. Most recently, he was CFO of BT’s Openreach business, an operation with a turnover approaching £5bn, responsible for managing the telecommunications access network in the UK.  Prior to that, he was Group Controller for BT for four years, having been promoted from Investor Relations Director in 2005. He will take up his new role on 13 June and will be responsible for Arqiva’s financial performance and development.
John Cresswell, CEO of Arqiva, said “We welcome Phil to Arqiva at an exciting time, as we reposition the business for some significant growth opportunities. Josh returns to Australia with our grateful thanks for an outstanding contribution to Arqiva over the last two years. He has a worthy successor in Phil Moses.”
Phil Moses said, “I’m delighted to be joining Arqiva as it gears up for a new phase of its development. It’s a unique company with a mixture of established long-term business and exciting prospects for growth. I’m very much looking forward to the new challenges that lie ahead.”
Arqiva owns much of the infrastructure behind broadcast services and wireless communications in the UK and operates an international satellite broadcast and communications business.  The company is more than halfway through the successful delivery of the £700 million investment, five-year TV Digital Switch Over project and is bidding, in the SmartReach partnership with BT and Detica, to provide communications support for the UK government’s national Smart Metering initiative.
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Ken Barnsley, European Operations Director of Fairlight, passed away on April 27, 2011, after a long illness.
For over 25 years Ken led sales and marketing efforts for some of the biggest companies in the music, broadcast, film and post production markets, including Solid State Logic, Avid UK and Amek. Prior to joining Fairlight in 2008, Ken was head of sales and marketing for Merging Technologies.
Throughout his life Ken was a keen rider and took part in many equestrian events including dressage. He also worked with a number of dressage teams to create music and soundtracks for specific events.
Ken’s funeral took place on Friday 6th May at the Manchester Crematorium.

The World Teleport Association has announced the appointment of a new Chairman and Secretary General to lead the Board of Directors, as well as of a new member of the Board representing the EMEA region. At its March Board meeting, M. Brett Belinsky, Strategy & Business Development Director for Arqiva Broadcast & Media, was named as Chairman, with Norberto Alvarez Vitale, CEO of Teleport Internacional Buenos Aires, as its Secretary General and Chief Administrative Officer.  
Mr. Belinsky takes the reins from Chris Russell, Co-founder of Teleport London International and partner in Henley Partners International, who is stepping down at the end of his second and final term on WTA’s Board. Mr. Alvarez replaces Mr. Belinsky, who served previously as acting Secretary General.
Joining the Board at its March meeting was new director Koby Zontag, Senior Director, Sales & Business Development for RRsat Global Communications. Mr. Zontag was appointed to fill the position vacated by Mr. Russell and will be elected in his own right in the second quarter of 2011.
“WTA owes a debt of gratitude to Chris Russell for his six years of service as Chairman, during which the association has significantly stepped up its delivery of value to members and its strategic importance to the industry,” says Mr Belinsky of his predecessor. “The collaborative and activist culture he forged on the Board will continue in support of substantial step changes in the coming year.”
In addition to these Officers and Directors, the members of WTA’s Board of Directors include: Anita Currie, President, Edge Consulting Limited; Gary Hatch, CEO, ATCi; David Justin, CEO, GlobeCast America; Michael Noon, Senior Vice President, Ground Infrastructure, SES Engineering; Serge Van Herck, CEO, Newtec; and M.N. Vyas, Director, Essel Shyam Communication Limited.
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YouView Ltd, the joint venture between the BBC, ITV, BT, Channel 4, TalkTalk, Arqiva and Channel 5, has announced that Kip Meek has resigned from his role as Non-Executive Chairman. Kip joined YouView in July 2010 to lead the Board of the new venture and has overseen the incorporation of YouView and formal commitment to the project of its 7 shareholders, the achievement of regulatory approval and the appointment of Chief Executive Officer, Richard Halton.
“Kip joined YouView at a pivotal time in our development and has helped us make a standards based, open internet-connected TV environment a reality,” says YouView CEO Richard Halton. “We would like to thank him for his considerable contribution in the development of the next generation of television.”
YouView has appointed a new Non-Executive Chairman, Lord Sugar, with immediate effect. Speaking on behalf of the shareholders, Charles Dunstone, Chairman of TalkTalk, says: “Lord Sugar’s experience in delivering set top box technology to the consumer is unrivalled and we are delighted that he will be with us as we introduce a new, enhanced television experience to homes across the UK. As we move from the development to the delivery stage I can’t think of anyone better placed to help bring YouView to market than Lord Sugar.”
Kip Meek says, “It has been apparent for some time that the YouView board would benefit from additional expertise in consumer marketing and technology delivery. Lord Sugar clearly supplies this. As the venture progresses towards launch, the change in Chairman makes sense. I wish Lord Sugar well’.
Kip Meek has a distinguished career in British media and telecoms. Prior to joining YouView, he held a variety of responsibilities at Ofcom, including chairing the European Regulators Group.
Lord Sugar is a veteran of the consumer electronics industry. The founder of British electronics company, Amstrad, Lord Sugar successfully established the business as the main manufacturer of Sky Digital interactive boxes in the UK accounting for 75% of sales when it was sold to BSKYB in 2007.
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Snell has announced the appointment of Norman Rouse as market development manager. Rouse is tasked with continuing to build visibility for Snell in the global broadcast and media marketplaces. Rouse’s appointment is one of several key business initiatives that will be announced by Snell over the coming months.
“Norman is an ideal choice to serve as Snell’s chief evangelist,” said Simon Derry, CEO of Snell. “He brings 25 years of experience working with some of the top brands in the industry, including Sony and Quantel, which has given him wide-ranging and substantial knowledge. Norman also has a keen understanding of how broadcasters utilise technology to solve real-world challenges in response to their ever-changing marketplace.”
Rouse joins Snell from Sony Professional, where he served as senior solutions business manager responsible for defining, developing, and delivering enterprise-wide solutions to all sectors of the A/V marketplace. Prior to Sony Professional, Rouse was group marketing manager at Quantel, where he played a key role in strategic marketing and positioning for the company’s Stereo3D and sQ/Newsbox server-based production systems. He also served for eight years in numerous product management and marketing roles for Sony Broadcast and Professional Europe, and was involved in the launch of the now-famous D3/5 and DVCPRO formats while at Panasonic Broadcast Europe. Visit http://www.snellgroup.com