Telestream, a leading provider of workflow automation, media processing, and distribution solutions, has announced the appointment of Matthew Gharegozlou as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Global Channels for the Americas.
Gharegozlou will report to Bob Stankosh, Executive Vice President of Global Sales, and will be responsible for leading Telestream’s sales and channel strategy, focusing on growth and expanding market presence in the region.
Matthew Gharegozlou’s Experience
Gharegozlou brings 29 years of experience in sales and channel leadership within the technology sector to Telestream. Previously, he was the Vice President of Sales and Channels for the Americas at Avid, where he played a key role in developing the subscription and SaaS business and expanding channel partnerships.
Before his role at Avid, Gharegozlou managed Sales, Global OEM, Channels, and Services at Progress, overseeing operations in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ), and Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) regions. He has also held significant executive positions at Pitney Bowes Software, NetApp, Hitachi, and Oracle, where he contributed to business operations and sales across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
Endorsement from Telestream’s CEO
Rhonda Bassett-Spiers, CEO of Telestream, expressed confidence in Gharegozlou’s appointment: “Matthew’s extensive experience and proven track record in building and leading high-performing sales and channel organizations make him an invaluable addition to our team. His deep understanding of business operations and his ability to drive strategic growth initiatives will be instrumental as we continue to expand our presence in the Americas.”
Educational Background
Gharegozlou holds a master’s degree in business administration from California Coast University, a master’s in technology management from the University of Phoenix, and a Ph.D. in International Business from California Coast University. He is also fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
Matthew Gharegozlou’s Vision
Gharegozlou commented on his new role: “I am excited to join Telestream and look forward to working with the talented team to drive growth and deliver innovative solutions to our customers in the Americas. Telestream is well-positioned to lead the industry, and I am eager to contribute to our continued success.”
This appointment reflects Telestream’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its market strategy in the Americas.
About Telestream
For more than 25 years, Telestream has been the catalyst for innovative and industry-defining solutions that have helped thousands of enterprises and professionals deliver engaging and impactful content to their audiences. The company’s premier glass-to-glass media processing, production, and distribution ecosystem for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises operations continually pushes the boundaries of cutting-edge technology to deliver best-in-class workflow automation, quality control monitoring, content management, analytics, and distribution. Leading media and entertainment organizations worldwide rely on Telestream every day for the optimal and reliable delivery of their most mission-critical operations. Telestream is the recipient of countless awards for its video content products and services and is privately held.
News source: Telestream
