Piksel has hired three senior executives to advance commercial expansion in EMEA. Greig Hilton, Jason Johns, and Jonathan Steel join the Piksel EMEA team under Executive Vice President of Commercial Neil Berry. Neil Berry joined Piksel from Ooyala in November 2014, as part of Piksels plan to expand operations in Europe and the Middle East. […]
Piksel has hired three senior executives to advance commercial expansion in EMEA. Greig Hilton, Jason Johns, and Jonathan Steel join the Piksel EMEA team under Executive Vice President of Commercial Neil Berry.
Neil Berry joined Piksel from Ooyala in November 2014, as part of Piksels plan to expand operations in Europe and the Middle East.
Commenting on the companys expansion plans, he said: Were building a brand new commercial team with senior firepower. These are experienced heavyweights in the online video industry, with the knowledge to drive growth in a transformational market. By bringing Greig, Jason, and Jonathan on board, we have the means to boost our footprint in our existing strategic accounts and key vertical markets looking to evolve their video monetization strategies such as online video in airline entertainment.
Greig Hilton takes on the role of Senior Vice President for Business Development, managing relationships with pay-TV operators, studios, and travel partners requiring innovative entertainment solutions. His previous role as Chief Commercial Officer at FilmFlex, the first VOD movie service outside the US, refined his aptitude for business planning and execution, as well high-level commercial negotiation.
Jason Johns joins as Commercial Director EMEA, and will head up Piksels pursuit of the sports and media markets to help them leverage Piksels dynamic business model, increase fan engagement and grow audiences with Piksel Digital Stadium and Enterprise solutions. Jason follows Neil Berrys footsteps in his move from Ooyala, where he managed new business growth in the EMEA region, within the digital media, online retail, and sports sectors.
Jonathan Steel joins Piksel as Vice President Solutions Architect, bringing with him over 15 years experience in designing and developing software solutions, specifically for the film industry. Before Piksel, Jonathan was Chief Technical Officer at FilmFlex, setting strategic direction and development processes for technology within the company, as well as taking responsibility for technology partnerships.
