Tim Felstead, new Director of Product Marketing at Quantel and Snell

Felstead will play a key role in positioning and aligning the Quantel and Snell product range with the market.

Quantel and Snell has hired Tim Felstead as its new Director of Product Marketing.

In his new role, Felstead will play a key role in positioning and aligning Quantel and Snell's product range with market needs. He will also oversee marketing communications and sales operations "to ensure that the market is fully aware of the breadth and depth of Quantel and Snell's solution offerings."

Tim Felstead has worked in the broadcast industry since 1991 both in technical facets and in sales and management of equipment in companies such as Thomson, Grass Valley or Harris.

"I have been an admirer of Quantel and Snell for many years and am absolutely delighted to take on this fantastic opportunity to join the new company at this exciting stage of its development. Quantel and Snell have great products, great people and great ideas, the company has exciting plans for the future, and I am looking forward to being part of what will be one of the industry's great success stories."

Neil Maycock, Vice President of Marketing, Quantel and Snell, said: "Tim has a wealth of experience and knowledge that will be invaluable in repositioning this company in the market. His strategic thinking skills will play an important role in shaping the new company with international strength in the broadcast market."