Telestream has announced the appointment of Bejamin Desbois as chief executive officer, replacing co-founder and CEO Dan Castles as part of a planned leadership transition.
Currently chief growth and strategy officer at the company, Desbois has worked closely with the executive leadership team to sharpen Telestream’s strategic focus, enhance engagement with partners and customers, and align the company around the demands of modern media organisations. He will step into the role from 1st July, with Castles becoming executive chair of the board.
Prior to joining Telestream, Desbois held senior roles at Backlight, Avid Technology and Dalet in a career that has spanned more than two decades with a focus on commercial, product and strategic initiatives. In his current role, Desbois has helped drive the company’s go-to-market strategy and bolstered its position as a partner to broadcasters, content owners, sports organisations and more, said Telestream.
Commenting, Castles said, “Telestream has always been built on trust—trust in our people, trust in our products, and trust in the customer relationships that have defined this company for nearly three decades. Benjamin understands that foundation deeply. He knows our customers, our markets, and our technology, and he brings the leadership experience and industry credibility needed to guide Telestream into its next chapter. I am confident he is the right person to lead the company forward, and I look forward to supporting him and the team in my role as executive chair.”
“Telestream has an extraordinary legacy, and I am honoured to take on this role at such an important moment for the company and the industry,” added Desbois. “Dan and the team have built a company with deep customer trust and exceptional technology. As AI and cloud reshape how media is made and delivered, my focus is to build on that foundation while accelerating our innovation in intelligent, AI-driven, and cloud-native workflows, ensuring our customers have the agility and confidence they need to thrive in a changing media landscape.”
