EMG/Gravity Media appoints Martyn Edwards as GM for Middle East

EMG/Gravity Media, a major player in production, content, media services, and facilities, has announced the appointment of Martyn Edwards as General Manager for the Middle East region. In his new role, Edwards will be crucial in harmonising operations, driving synergies, and spearheading strategic initiatives across the Middle East.

With more than 20 years of industry experience, Edwards brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to EMG/Gravity Media, particularly in production management and technical/engineering delivery roles. Having joined EMG in 2015, he was promoted to Project Director in 2022.

Since 2007, EMG/Gravity Media has maintained a permanent operation in Qatar, catering to the growing demand for live sport, entertainment, esports, conference, and cultural event coverage across the region. Most recently, the team played a pivotal role in Qatar 2022, providing the host stadiums with the necessary broadcast and communications infrastructure for this large-scale, high-profile event.

Speaking about the appointment, Peter Bates – Regional CEO for the UK, USA, Australia & Middle East at EMG/Gravity Media, said: “We are thrilled to share that Martyn has been appointed as our General Manager of the Middle East as it is a strategically important area of growth for EMG/Gravity Media. His proven track record of driving growth and delivering results makes him the ideal candidate to lead our operations in the region as we integrate our newly merged entities.”

Martyn added: “I am honoured to be appointed as the General Manager and lead the Middle East team during this exciting phase of integration and growth. I look forward to leveraging our combined strengths, working closely with our talented team members and partners to further strengthen our presence in the Middle East market.”

In July 2024, EMG/Gravity Media will also welcome Jamie Hindhaugh as Regional CEO for the UK, USA, Australia, and the Middle East.