Amsterdam, IBC, Stand 7.A23 – 11th September 2009 – Digital Vision the premier supplier of picture enhancement systems for film and television post-production, has today announced two dynamic appointments that will reinforce the company’s stronghold on the grading and mastering markets and see it expand into new geographies and domains.
Further highlighting the company’s commitment to European markets, Tamas Vass has been hired as Director of Sales North, East and South Europe. Tamas’ proven track record will see him increase sales and market share in existing territories and enter new markets in unchartered territories. He joins Digital Vision from the Vitec Group where he held the position of International Sales Manager for Clearcom in Benelux, Germany, Austria, Central and Eastern Europe. He has also held key roles at Harris/Leitch and Studiotech Hungary.
“My experience and extensive contact list, which has been built over the last decade, will drive new business and nurture existing relationships in the region. I am delighted to join Digital Vision at this exciting time,” says Tamas.
Digital Vision also today announces the appointment of Martin Bennett as VP Worldwide Marketing. Martin, who has worked in the media business for 16 years, spent the last 12 years with Avid. In his former role as Avid’s Director Worldwide Professional Segment Marketing he was responsible for the marketing strategy for Avid solutions to professional markets.
“Digital Vision is in a very strong position. The company has solid investment and a dedicated team that has the vision and drive to progress into a new chapter of development and success. Colourists across the globe know the Film Master and Nucoda products as the professional tool of choice, and I look forward to working with the existing management team to further elevate Digital Vision as the first choice for grading, mastering and restoration,” explains Martin.
Simon Cuff, Digital Vision’s President adds, “I am delighted to welcome Martin and Tamas to the Digital Vision team and look forward to announcing more key appointments in the coming months. We have the best image sciences in the industry and an extremely talented workforce that will see Digital Vision become the dominant player in all our major markets.”
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About Digital Vision
Digital Vision provides innovative image restoration, enhancement, color correction and data conforming systems that major movie studios, television networks and post-production facilities use to master and deliver feature films, TV programs and commercials. The company’s Nucoda product line provides a strong suite of products for tapeless and non linear grading for HD broadcast and 2k/4k digital intermediate productions. The company’s award-winning products are a standard of the media and entertainment industry and are deployed at top facilities and broadcasters around the world.
Digital Vision AB was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with three wholly owned subsidiaries, Digital Vision (US) in Los Angeles, California; Digital Vision UK in London, England; and Digital Vision in Hong Kong, China. The company maintains its global presence through a network of qualified distributors. Digital Vision is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange. For further information, go to www.digitalvision.se.
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