Growth of content creation and consumption coupled with surge in remote production across all market sectors drives demand for EditShare’s world-class cloud-based solutions
EditShare®, a technology leader that specializes in collaboration, security, and intelligent storage solutions for media creation and management, has expanded its APAC operations to include a new office in Singapore, led by EditShare’s newly appointed Vice President of Sales for APAC, Alan Dishington. With strategic oversight of the region’s sales professionals, channel partners, and key accounts, Alan will steer EditShare’s business success with an emphasis on customer enablement and experience. Through his vast experience leading business development for Tivo, Accenture and Cisco across the region, Alan brings a deep understanding of the media industry and its trajectory towards cloud-based solutions to the EditShare APAC sales operation.
In addition to the appointment of Alan, EditShare is expanding its on-the-ground presence with the addition of Tze Ming Ng, in the role of regional sales manager, and William Tay, in the role of pre-sales engineer for APAC. These new roles will support EditShare's growing customer base in the region, which includes media giant Tencent Video, the Beijing Film Academy, and NHK, as well as the region's growing demand for remote production solutions.
“We compete on a global stage and want EditShare to be our customers’ first choice. That means building world-class, open software supported by well-prepared leaders who create a customer experience that is second to none,” states Rob Adams, vice president of worldwide sales, EditShare. “Alan, Tze Ming, and William bring a passion for excellence with a body of knowledge that puts our customers in the very best position when it comes to transforming and making the most of their media operations.”
Tze Ming brings to EditShare vast experience in business development with special focus on media and cloud solution sales, having led similar roles for companies including NTT, InfoFabric, Pebble Beach Systems and The Media Village. Also well versed in the media market, William comes to EditShare with experience in system integration, support and delivery as well as training, working for Mediagenix NG, Software Generation Limited, and Avid.
Establishing EditShare’s new Singapore office as a regional hub comes on the heels of its resource expansion into China with on the ground presence in Beijing and technology advancements deploying EditShare customer workflows to run in Tencent Cloud, one of Asia’s biggest cloud providers. Adams states, “Asia is a strategic market for EditShare. Having a knowledgeable team on the ground enables us to better serve our partners and customers business needs. EditShare will continue to invest in local resources across the region.”
The appointments of Alan Dishington, Tze Ming and William Tay are effective immediately.
About EditShare
EditShare is a technology leader in networked shared storage and smart workflow solutions for the production, post-production, new media, sports, and education markets. Whether you need on-prem, cloud, or hybrid solutions, our products improve efficiency and workflow collaboration every step of the way. They include media optimized high-performance shared storage, archiving and backup software, a suite of media management tools and a robust set of open APIs that enable integration throughout the workflow. Customer and partner success are at the heart of EditShare’s core values ensuring a world-class experience that is second to none.
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Doe-Anderson Hires Marianne Newton as New VP, Director of Integrated Production
Full service ad agency Doe-Anderson has hired Marianne Newton as Vice President, Director of Integrated Production. Newton previously worked at DDB, mcgarrybowen and GSD&M and has freelanced at agencies Highdive, McCann, FCB and Dentsu, among others.
Doe-Anderson President and Chief Creative Officer Leyla Touma Dailey, who first met Newton when they were both based in Chicago, commented, “Marianne has been an incredible asset on many of our projects, including our work for Maker’s Mark and the Georgia Aquarium. Having her officially join us full-time feels like she’s coming home. Her energy and expertise make her an amazing fit for our thriving culture at Doe-Anderson.”
Newton has a rich background as an integrated producer, having led teams through strategic brand campaigns across all platforms both nationally and internationally. Her extensive production experience has taken her as far and wide - from Australia and New Zealand to South Africa and South America. She has helped create award-winning work with recognition from Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, Clio’s, Addy’s and Effie’s.
As to what attracted Newton to the opportunity, she added: “I'm thrilled to join Doe-Anderson – I was drawn to the momentum and energy of this independent agency, its people, the culture and the creative leadership of Leyla Touma Dailey."