Makwana joined Vizrt Group in 2022 as Head of Sports & Key Account Manager for APAC/ME.
Vizrt has announced the promotion of Dipesh Makwana to the position of Sports Key Accounts Manager. Recognised as a well-known figure within both vendor and customer circles in the broadcast community, Makwana’s career took a notable turn when he joined Vizrt in October 2022, assuming the role of Head of Sports for the APAC region and relocating to Bangkok, Thailand.
In a significant development, as of January 2024, Dipesh Makwana has officially returned to the Vizrt office in Dubai, marking his promotion to the role of regional-based Key Accounts Manager in sports.
With an extensive career spanning over two decades in technology, broadcast, and sports, Makwana expressed enthusiasm for his new role’s clear mission. “I’m excited to steer the trajectory of growth and business development for Vizrt in 2024, simultaneously supporting Vizrt customers in achieving success in real-time graphics, virtual studios, telestration, sports analysis, and cloud live production, thereby driving audience engagement and viewership numbers,” commented Makwana.
Before becoming part of Vizrt, Dipesh held the position of Head of Sales and Business Development at wTVision. In this role, the was responsible for overseeing sales and marketing activities in the Middle East and Asia, with a specific emphasis on real-time graphics for sports and news. Prior to that, Dipesh served as the Deputy General Manager for Qatar, Jordan, and Bahrain at RIEDEL Communications GmbH & Co. KG, gaining experience in the broadcast, live events, and AV technology infrastructure sectors.
The company, acknowledging Makwana’s significant role and industry expertise, extended a warm welcome to him. His return not only augurs well for Vizrt UAE but also signals the onset of unparalleled growth and innovation within the MENA broadcast ecosystem.
