PEOPLE ON THE MOVE - July, August, September 2005

Codan Beefs Up Sales and Marketing Team

Codan Broadcast has bolstered its sales and marketing team by adding two key staff members – Ian Fleetwood and Brett Smith.
Ian Fleetwood will already be well known to many in the Australian broadcast industry and throughout Asia. He was an owner of Provideo Systems when Codan Limited acquired it in October 2002. He returns following the merger of Provideo Systems and Talia Sound and Vision (which created Codan Broadcast) having left Provideo Systems in August 2004 to undertake a range of personal pursuits. He has rejoined the company to provide high-level technical support to customers.
Ian will be working proactively with customers providing technical support, training and to undertake configuration,
programming and commissioning at customer sites.
Justin Adams, Codan Broadcast’s Manager of Sales and Marketing commented “Could there be anyone better to join us? Ian’s 20-plus years of industry experience is unmatched. His product and application knowledge is excellent and he works well with customers from all backgrounds.”
As well as being the first point of contact for all technical support matters Ian will be available for product training and on-site configuration, programming and commissioning of Codan Broadcast equipment.
Meanwhile Brett Smith has been appointed to the position of Regional Sales Manager. Working from Codan Broadcast’s new Sydney office, Brett will work with Codan Broadcast’s large installed customer base throughout NSW and key and emerging markets in Asia.
Brett joins Codan Broadcast from Miller Camera Support where, over 12 years, he successfully built the company’s business throughout Asia and provided worldwide marketing services.
“Our customers in NSW have often said they would prefer us to have a local office”, said Justin Adams. “The difficulty with this has been finding the right person and Brett is clearly right. He shares the company’s culture and values and there is no doubt that customers will benefit from this move.”

Dauphinee Asia-Pacific VP for Harris

Harris Corporation’s Broadcast Communications Division has announced the appointment of Kevin Dauphinee as vice president of automation and digital asset management solution sales for Harris Software Systems’ Asia Pacific operation. Based in Beijing, Dauphinee replaces Cheng Fan, who has been promoted to head international channel development for the Broadcast Communications Division.
With more than 30 years’ experience in broadcasting, Dauphinee has been managing director of Cathay Consultants, the Beijing company he founded in 2001 to help broadcast suppliers improve their commercial penetration into the greater China market and to provide integrated digital media solutions. His clients included Avid Technology, Echolab, IBM, Leitch, Quantel and Telestream. Previously he held management positions with Ampex, Dolby, Hewlett-Packard, Pinnacle, Tektronix and Sony.
“Kevin is an excellent addition to our Asia Pacific team and brings great knowledge and expertise of the Asian market with him,” said Joe Khodeir, president of Harris Software Systems Asia Pacific. “His role ensures an integrated strategy across the entire automation and digital asset management business, significantly strengthening our presence in the market and improving overall sales, service and support to clients. Kevin’s appointment is in line with Harris’ commitment to building resources within the Asia Pacific region.”
Harris Software Systems is a leading global supplier of digital asset management, automation, sales, traffic, programming and financial systems for the broadcast, cable, and satellite industries. Asia Pacific clients include ESPN STAR Sports, FOXTEL Australia, Hong Kong Cable TV, Jupiter TV, MEDIACORP Singapore, Network TEN Australia, Southern Cross Broadcasting Group, SPH Mediaworks, STAR TV, United Broadcasting Corporation Thailand, and ZEE TV India.

Sundance Digital to Open in Singapore

Robert C. Johnson, president of Sundance Digital, Inc., has announced plans to open an office in Singapore in Q3 of 2005. The new location, operating under the leadership of Adrian Smith, will anchor Sundance Digital’s growing presence in the Asia/Pacific region. Sundance Digital is a leading provider of television and news automation software to domestic and international facilities.
“We are deeply committed to the Asian market,” said Johnson. “The Singapore office will strengthen our network in that region and ensure solid, timely support for our growing customer base. We welcome Adrian to the Sundance Digital team and have every confidence in his ability to provide outstanding service while increasing our local business.”
Smith, an industry veteran with substantial ties in the international broadcast community, will relocate from the United Kingdom to assume the position of Sundance Digital’s regional sales engineer. Prior to joining Sundance, Smith was international sales manager for Gee Broadcast Systems, Ltd., a leading UK manufacturer of high-quality video servers, where he established and maintained Gee’s global business network.

Moves at Magna

Robert Clemesha, MD, Magna Systems & Engineering has announced the appointment of John Searing to the position of Manager, New Zealand. John replaces Richard Green who recently relocated to Singapore as Director of South East Asia Operations.
Jim Zaiter rejoined Magna in Australia in June to further enhance Magna's customer support group. Jim will initially undertake training on the new Harris product range in order to provide additional regional support.
Jim will be based in MSE’s Head Office in Sydney and will report to Brett Campbell, Engineering Manager MSE.

Nurscher for Autodesk

Autodesk has appointed Dean Nurscher as Systems Sales Manager for its Media and Entertainment Division serving the Australian and New Zealand region.
Nurscher has over 10 years experience in the film and television industry having managed sales and support for professional equipment solutions from numerous high profile companies, most recently Storm FX and Digistor.
"Dean is a welcome addition to our Sydney team and his experience will benefit staff and customers alike," said Dave Demmocks, Regional Manager, Media and Entertainment Division.
"He will be responsible for sales of all our systems products - from Discreet Flint to Autodesk Toxik. Dean joins us at an exciting time as we expand into storage infrastructure including SAN and NAS offerings, and distributed film workflows, so his knowledge and understanding of these areas is a great asset."
"Autodesk is the leading player in the post-production market and I look forward to the opportunity to assist clients in growing their business as they expand into increasingly demanding High Definition and film workflows," said Nurscher.

Ross Appoints Codan Manager

Canada’s Ross Video has announced the appointment of Peter Chartrand to Product Manager, Ross Routing Systems by Codan.

The appointment is part of Ross’ agreement with Codan Broadcast of Australia to market their line of routing products worldwide. Chartrand will report to Jeff Moore, VP, Marketing and Sales.

Rich at Sony

Sony Australia has announced the appointment of Tim Rich as Corporate Marketing Communications Manager. Tim has previously been with Toyota and Electrolux.

He will be responsible for both Business Solutions and Consumer Marketing Communications departments.

Scopus Opens in Japan

Scopus Network Technologies has announced the opening of a Tokyo office that will serve the Japanese market and assume overall responsibility for Scopus’ Japanese activities.

Heading the Tokyo office is Mr. Takayuki Hirano who will responsible for the company’s market development and sales in Japan.

Pupo Moves to NewTek

Dominic Pupo has moved into a new role at NewTek Instruments where he will be responsible for taking care of customer requirements in the areas of Video and RF analysis, measurement and monitoring.
Products that fall in these categories include the following:
Tektronix - All Video, MPEG, RF Measurement & Analysis Tools;
Z Technology - Precision RF Measurement & Monitoring Tools including off-air DTV Transmission Monitoring Systems;
Tekelec Systemes - Synchronisation Products including Rubidium Clocks, GPS Clocks (rack & board units) and Cesium Clocks;
IneoQuest - Video over IP Test Tools for telecommunication, digital cable, broadcast, enterprise, campus and government video networks;
Gension - Camera Supports and Power Systems.

Azden Appoints GDB International

G.D.B. International has announced its appointment as exclusive Australian and New
Zealand distributor for the Azden range of audio products.
Azden specialises in radio transmission equipment covering the prosumer, professional and
broadcast video market.
Azden manufactures light yet powerful body pack transmitters using lapel or head-set
microphones, camera mounted receivers, hand held radio microphones, full diversity AC
receivers, shotgun microphones and a very interesting range of infra-red based transmission
and receiving equipment such as microphones and speakers.
With its Head Office in Japan and its worldwide marketing arm based in New York, Azden has
been creating the newest, most technologically advanced audio products for over 40 years.
“Many Australians are already aware of the quality Azden product and its ready availability will
now be a great benefit to them’, said Gene Bridge the Managing Director of G.D.B.

Web: www.gdbint.com.au

CASBAA Names Medeiros for Govt Relations

The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) has appointed John Medeiros as Vice President for Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs.
Medeiros will be responsible for oversight of the Association's anti-piracy and regulatory activities across an Asia Pacific footprint covering 14 markets. He reports to CASBAA Chief Executive Officer Simon Twiston Davies. This new post is part of a significant expansion of the Association's campaigns to counter piracy of pay-TV broadcasts and to advocate modern regulatory practices for the broadcasting industry.
Medeiros joins CASBAA following an extensive career with the US government, most recently as Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Singapore and Deputy US Consul General in Hong Kong. With a dozen years experience in Asia, Medeiros’ responsibilities have included assisting media and telecommunications companies to overcome regulatory and anti-competitive barriers, such as piracy.
Mr Medeiros’ most recent achievements include work on market access issues and on persuading regional governments to substantially upgrade law enforcement work, including copyright enforcement and co-operation against organised crime.

Liell to Videocraft

Andy Liell has taken up the position of New South Wales Branch Manager for leading reseller Videocraft.
Liell, formerly Product Manager for Broadcast Cameras at Sony Australia, is charged with managing and increasing NSW sales and rental opportunities for the group.
Visit www.videocraft.com.au

AMtech Expands Expertise

AMtech Australia has appointed Rodney Sammut to its team of Sales Engineers to focus primarily on new business development. Sammut joins AMtech with over 25 years experience including Channel Nine, Sony and Videocraft.
AMtech have also restructured their Engineering Department with the promotion of Ed Cousins from Customer Support Engineer to Engineering Manager, and appointed Frank Wenzl as Sales Engineer for T&M products. Wenzl was formerly with AdCoCom, Germany, and was responsible for design of their DVB-T Test Set.

Amber Dedicated to EVS

EVS Broadcast Equipment has renewed his distribution agreement with Amber Technology for the Australian market. Steve Wakeford has been appointed in Amber as EVS Operation Manager.

Contact him on +61-(0)2-9452 8600. Mobile: +61-(0)404- 281 966.
Email: australia@evs.tv

STAR Announces New Joint Ventures Team

STAR has announced the formation of a new division called STAR Ventures to manage and maximize the value of the company’s increasing portfolio of joint ventures. Based in Hong Kong, STAR Ventures is headed by Senior Vice President May Oh.
STAR Ventures oversees STAR's joint venture partnerships. STAR's key partnerships include ESPN STAR SPORTS, Phoenix Satellite Television, STAR NEWS, Balaji Telefilms, Hathway Cable, China Network Systems and India DTH.
Commenting on the new division, Michelle Guthrie, CEO of STAR, said, “In the past few years, STAR’s network of partnerships has grown as we have expanded our business in Asia. These partnerships have contributed significantly to our overall development and I have no doubt STAR Ventures will unlock more value to the mutual benefit of STAR and our partners.”
May Oh, Senior Vice President of STAR Ventures, said, “STAR’s strategic partnerships have enabled us to break new ground, increasing our reach and enhancing our content to consumers. I look forward to working even more closely with our partners to execute our joint vision and aligning our interests.”
Oh is a five-year veteran of STAR. Most recently, she was Vice President of Distribution, responsible for managing the distribution and marketing of STAR's channels in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and the Middle East. Before that, she worked with China Network Systems where she oversaw the digitisation of the company’s cable systems in Taiwan. Prior to joining STAR, Oh worked with FOXTEL, managing its business development and business analysis teams in Australia. She earned her Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Western Australia.

HBO Asia's Murrell to Head Hollywood's LaserPacific

US post-production company, LaserPacific has announced that Dan Murrell has joined the company as chairman and chief executive officer.
Murrell brings 20 years of entertainment industry experience to LaserPacific, a Kodak subsidiary. Since 1997, Murrell was CEO of Home Box Office Asia, a joint venture of Warner Bros., Sony, Universal, Paramount and HBO, where he helped build and grow the cable network with operations in 27 countries. Prior to HBO, Murrell held senior positions within TCI Cablevision where he focused on marketing, technical operations and customer
service.
Murrell will report to Bertrand Decoux, general manager of Kodak Entertainment Imaging Services.
"Dan Murrell has been a visionary leader in the highly competitive digital entertainment marketplace for many years," says Decoux. "His track record in driving technology and enhancing customer experiences adds a new dimension to our management team and company vision as a digital service provider for the entertainment film industry."
Murrell will focus on long-term growth, strategic planning and business opportunities. He will also help to guide LaserPacific's existing senior management team. Senior leaders Leon Silverman, Randy Blim and Jane Swearingen have over 75 collective years of experience with the company, and will continue to oversee LaserPacific's day-to-day operations.
Silverman has been named LaserPacific's president. Blim and Swearingen, both senior vice presidents, have been appointed chief technical officer and chief operating officer, respectively. They will report to Murrell in their new management roles.
"Kodak has a tremendous amount of faith in the senior leaders of LaserPacific, and great expectations for them as Dan Murrell joins the team," says Decoux. "Bringing Dan into the CEO position creates a talented new team, combining a culture of innovation with experience in technology-driven customer service businesses. This team is extremely qualified to spur growth at LaserPacific by creating value for our customers."

IABM APPOINTS ROGER CRUMPTON AS CEO

The International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers (IABM), the trade association that represents vendors in the broadcast and electronic media industry, today announced the appointment of Roger Crumpton as CEO, effective 1st April 2005. Following on from the successful IABM05 Conference in January - Making It in the Broadcast Business - this appointment cements the IABM's commitment to its members and the industry as the premier trade association.
Roger was most recently European Managing Director of AIIM, the US-based Enterprise Content Management Association. Prior to that, he was General Manager of the Computing Suppliers Federation. Roger's background is in the sales and manufacturing of electronic and IT products, specialising in high performance graphic displays. He has over 20 years board experience, including five years as a PLC board member, and has also established, managed and subsequently divested a technology-based events business. His wide experience of managing exhibitions and conferences on a regional, national and international basis will be of enormous value to the IABM - both now and in the future.
"I'm truly excited about this opportunity - and the challenge. I believe the IABM has a unique opportunity and a pivotal role in the rapid changes taking place in the broadcasting technology sector", explained Roger. "So far, the response to my appointment has been very encouraging and I'm looking forward to meeting many of the members at NAB and discussing how the IABM can assist them even further."
"We are delighted that Roger has decided to join us. This appointment is the critical first step in moving to a comprehensive executive, management and secretariat capability for the IABM", explained Martin Salter, IABM Executive Sub-Committee Chairman. He added, "It's part of our strategy to continue to develop and grow the Association to meet the challenges facing the international broadcasting sector over the next five and beyond years, and with Roger's vast experience and knowledge, we are perfectly placed to execute that plan."
The IABM was founded in 1976 to represent the interests of companies taking space at international broadcasting equipment exhibitions. Now with over 180 members, the IABM provides a valuable source of information relating to all matters affecting its members' interests, offering advice on recruitment, training, and legal matters and providing a comprehensive source of technical information to its members. The IABM will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year

Visit www.theiabm.org.

Jusoh Manages Customer Service for NTL Asia Pacific

NTL Asia Pacific, a regional provider of broadcast services, has announced that it has appointed Yusman Jusoh as its new Customer Service Manager, Asia Pacific.
NTL Asia Pacific provides consultancy, propagation planning and outsourced network operations and maintenance for regional broadcasters and governments. Jusoh will be responsible primarily for Operations and Maintenance in NTL Malaysia, before looking outwards to the Asia Pacific region. He will also be part of the Business Development Division.
Jusoh joined NTL Asia Pacific in July 2004 and was assigned to the Network Operations Division as Operations Manager, Malaysia. His main responsibility then was to ensure the smooth operations of Natseven TV Sdn Bhd (ntv7) transmission, the standards and operational procedures for the management of the ntv7 network and the setting up the of the monitoring system at the NTL KL Network Control Centre.
ntv7, a leading television station in Malaysia, is a current client of NTL Asia Pacific.
Prior to joining NTL Asia Pacific, Jusoh managed several projects on the construction side of the telecommunications industry, in the civil, mechanical and tower works for providers in Malaysia such as Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad, DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd and Maxis Communications Berhad.
Jusoh’s impressive resume also includes a career advancement stint in the United States, where he worked as a consultant for major telecommunications provider Nextel in New York and Connecticut, USA.
In recognition of the vital role that he is filling in supporting NTL customers, Jusoh will report directly to the Managing Director, NTL Asia Pacific, Mr. Patrick Duffy.
"We are pleased to add such a strong and experienced executive to lead this critical business unit," said Duffy. "Jusoh's extensive awareness of the broadcast industry, its business operations and the mission critical nature of our customer’s transmission will be invaluable in fostering the strong momentum we have gained for the region. The appointment of very capable in-house talent to take on a top management position is part of our corporate efforts in strategic reorganisation and localisation."
“We are currently expanding our Asia Pacific’s focus on outsourced operations and maintenance of broadcasters’ mission critical transmission networks. As such, we will be restructuring and also recruiting experienced support staff for our 24 x 7 monitoring centre in Kuala Lumpur,” Duffy added.
Jusoh graduated from University Technology Malaysia in Bachelor in Electrical (Communication) in August 1997. NTL Asia Pacific became a wholly independent business in June 2004 when the current management acquired 100 percent of the Asia Pacific business and assets from NTL Broadcast. This includes the offices in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. NTL Asia Pacific has grown from a start-up in 1999 to being a leader in its field as an established commercial enterprise with independent management resources, a strong regional customer base and order book.

Visit www.ap.ntl.com

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