McConnell will report directly to the board of directors, including former CEO Angel Ruiz, who takes up the position of Chairman of the Board.
Media technology provider MediaKind has announced the appointment of Matt McConnell as CEO. McConnell brings over 30 years’ experience in the media industry, driving growth, building innovative technology platforms and enabling service providers to operate at scale.
He was previously Senior Vice President and General Manager of Comcast Technology Solutions, a global division of Comcast Cable.
As the new MediaKind CEO, McConnell brings entrepreneurial experience and spirit, plus extensive leadership and media software expertise to the company. He will be responsible for spearheading growth in MediaKind’s cloud-based solutions and its focus on streaming products.
McConnell will report directly to the board of directors, including former CEO Angel Ruiz, who takes up the position of Chairman of the Board. McConnell will work closely alongside Chief Technology Officer and former Comcast colleague Allen Broome, Chief Business Officer Raul Aldrey and the rest of the MediaKind executive leadership team.
Commenting on his new role, McConnell said: “I have the privilege to join a great organisation that has created one of the best media portfolios in the industry and is driving an important transformation. We are experiencing unprecedented changes in the way people consume content, and our customers need to adjust their technology footprints and business models to meet these dynamic consumer needs. MediaKind is at the forefront of this technology transition and perfectly positioned to enable next-generation user experiences. I am excited to be leading this charge as we increasingly focus on creating products that harness the potential of the cloud and maximise the power of streaming.”
At Comcast, McConnell established and operated the Comcast Technology Solutions division from 2012-2018. During this time, revenue more than quadrupled and McConnell transformed the organisation from 200 US domestic employees to a global cloud video products business with offices in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Angel Ruiz, Chairman of the Board, MediaKind, remarked: “Matt is the perfect leader to accelerate MediaKind’s strategy execution and the delivery of innovative solutions required by our customers. The market and consumer behaviours are changing faster than ever and Matt is a battle-proven media executive with an extensive track record in successfully leading and growing business in this sector. I am looking forward to working with him and have full confidence that he will continue to drive the success of our organisation.”
