Snell Advanced Media (SAM) has appointed former Tandberg Television President Eric Cooney as president and CEO. The appointment will see Tim Thorsteinson step down as CEO after two years in that role for personal reasons which, in the near to medium term, limit his ability to travel.
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Thorsteinson: Innovation Driving Grass Valley
Just three weeks into his second tenure as the head of the broadcast equipment firm, Tim Thorsteinson says he’s overseeing a new direction for the company that will be reflected in a host of new switchers, cameras, storage and software. “We want to dramatically simplify the way live content is produced and delivered for multiple screens.” Details on the new products are embargoed until March 1 and the gear will be on display at April’s NAB Show.
Industry veteran Tim Thorsteinson is returning to major TV broadcast equipment supplier Grass Valley as its president and chief executive officer.
