GlobeCast has strengthened its position in the Americas with the appointment of two key executives. Former GlobeCast Asia CEO David Justin has been named as CEO America while industry veteran Catherine Palaia has joined the company as Senior Director, Business and Product Development.
Charged with boosting GlobeCasts American growth, Justin is expected to take up the position by 1 June 2009 and will manage the companys operations in the region, including facilities in Los Angeles, New York, Sunrise (Florida) and São Paulo.
In his most recent role as CEO of GlobeCast Asia, Justin was the driving force behind the companys 100 % growth in less than three years and its geographic expansion. Justin initiated and carried out the acquisition of PCM in Hong Kong and the opening of a playout and origination center in Singapore. He was also instrumental in the success of several large-scale broadcasting events, most recently the 2008 Beijing Games. Darby Sanchez replaced Justin as CEO of GlobeCast Asia earlier this year.
Palaia, tasked with strengthening and managing the business and product development of GlobeCast America, brings more than 20 years experience with some of the big names in broadcast, media and telecommunications. Palaia spent more than 14 years with satellite giant PanAmSat and later Intelsat, working her way up from Account Manager to VP of Broadcast Services. She has recently worked as a consultant to broadcast companies including VISTA Satellite Communications and Azzuro HD.
The appointment of these two high-profile individuals, whose experience and knowledge are renowned within the industry, shows GlobeCasts dedication to the American market, and opens the region up to even further potential for development.