Amagi appoints Emma Whitmore as SVP of Sales for EMEA
Emma Whitmore, SVP of Sales, EMEA at Amagi, said: 'I'm excited to join at a time of rapid growth and innovation across EMEA. This is a unique opportunity to work even more closely with our customers, expand our local presence, and ensure we're delivering solutions that truly reflect the needs of today's broadcasters and content owners.'
Her new role comes at a time when cloud-first strategies are becoming increasingly vital for broadcasters and content owners, especially in live sports, news and entertainment. As part of Amagi's global sales leadership, Whitmore will report to Dan Marshall, Executive Vice President of Global SaaS Sales, and will focus on delivering scalable, efficient solutions aligned with changing operational demands across the region.
Dan Marshall, EVP, Global SaaS Sales, added: 'Emma brings a combination of deep industry expertise and focus on execution. As we continue scaling across EMEA, her leadership will be pivotal in expanding our regional impact, strengthening partner relationships, and delivering even greater value to our customers.'
Emma Whitmore also contributes to innovation initiatives such as the UK Government's Future of TV working group, is on the Digital TV Group Council, and was an integral part of one of the TM Forum Catalyst projects, which focused on sustainability in the media ecosystem. She is a passionate mentor and advocate for women across the sector and serves as a school governor and youth hockey coach.
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