Zattoo has announced the appointment of Paul Fournier as its new vice president of strategy and projects.
Fournier joins the company following a 15 year career in strategic consulting and project management across the media and telecoms industries. Since 2019, he served as head of digital and business development at CH Media, during which time he oversaw the launch and development of its streaming platform, oneplus. Previously, he spent several years at RTL group, driving digital expansion across Europe and the USA in the role of vice president of strategy.
Commencing his new role on 1st December, Fournier will report directly to CEO, Roger Eisener, aiming to support the management team in defining the company’s strategic orientation, said Zattoo. In addition, he will take over management of the IT team at Zattoo, which includes infrastructure and administration divisions.
Commenting on the appointment, Eisener said “We are lucky to have been able to win Paul over to join Zattoo. I have known Paul for many years and have been able to work closely with him during this time. With his expertise in the strategic further development of digital products for TV and streaming companies, we will tap into new market potential and set the course for long-term success.”
Fournier added, “I am delighted from now on to be supporting Zattoo with its future strategic orientation. As a pioneer in TV streaming, Zattoo has become one of the most important players in the market. I am convinced that with the right strategy and committed teamwork, we can master the central challenges in the streaming market so as to continue in future to position Zattoo as a leader in innovation, and to secure sustainable growth.”
