Chyron has announced the appointment of Bryan A. Bray as the new General Manager of its venues division.
Bray, who is recognized for his extensive background in live sports and entertainment production, will collaborate with Chyron’s product management team and lead an expanding sales and support team. This team is committed to closely engaging with enterprise venue clients, ensuring their requirements and ideas are integral to Chyron’s product evolution.
Bray’s Vision for the Venue Market
Bray expressed enthusiasm about bringing his team’s venue operation experience to the forefront of the industry. He highlighted the team’s collective expertise in venue management and live sports operation. Bray and his team aim to actively listen to customer feedback to develop reliable products supported by effective solutions to meet industry challenges. This approach underscores a commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction in a competitive market, with the ultimate objective of delivering outstanding experiences for stadium audiences.
Background and Experience
Bray brings over 34 years of experience in the live sports and entertainment sector, having contributed to a variety of events ranging from university sports to international competitions and major live music performances. His experience encompasses a broad spectrum of production roles and leadership positions within significant industry organizations such as SVG, IDEA, and CSVA, contributing to the foundation of the Collegiate Sports Video Association. Bray’s diverse background is expected to enrich Chyron’s offerings in the venue market.
Product Portfolio for Venue Operations
Under Bray’s leadership, the venues team at Chyron will offer a comprehensive suite of graphics solutions designed to enhance fan engagement through innovative graphics and data visualization. The product lineup includes the versatile PRIME CG system, the PRIME Click Effects system for stadium and in-venue production, the Virtual Placement tool for real-time data visualization, and PAINT for advanced illustrated replays.
Leadership Endorsement
Mike Truex, CEO of Chyron, welcomed Bray, highlighting his firsthand experience in live in-venue production management. Truex emphasized Bray’s understanding of the challenges faced in the control room and his ability to offer solutions based on his extensive industry experience. Bray’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Chyron’s dedication to serving the venue market effectively.
News source: https://chyron.com/
