Roger Elsener will take over as CEO of Zattoo from 1st October, succeeding Niklas Brambring.
Brambring, who took on the role in January 2012, announced his intention to step down in June.
Elsener joins Zattoo from CH Media Entertainment, where has was managing director and a member of the board.
Prior to joining CH Media, he held management positions in various media companies, including AZ Medien AG, 3+ Group and Viacom International Media Networks.
Speaking about the appointment, Sam Hügli, president of the board of directors at Zattoo, said: “We are very happy and excited that Roger Elsener is joining us as Zattoo’s new leader. He is an accomplished and renowned CEO within the media ecosystem. His extensive experience is a great asset for the enablement of Zattoo’s next growth phase.”
Elsener added: “I have great respect for the successful development Zattoo has seen since its launch in 2006, and I am honoured to join its team amid these exciting times within the video streaming industry. Together with the highly talented team, I look forward to helping Zattoo move to the next level in delivering unparalleled technology and entertainment experiences for our customers and partners.”
