Globecast names Chris Pulis group chief technology officer

Globecast appoints Chris Pulis as group technological director. He will oversee Globecast's global technology strategy and portfolio of technology investments, driving innovation in infrastructure, engineering, operations, security and service solutions.

Pulis joined Globecast in May 2020 and has played a key role in shaping the company's technical roadmap, especially in the Americas. In front of Globecast Americas, oversaw operations, engineering, information technology, security and facilities, while managing the company's broadcast services portfolio to support growth and innovation.

“Globecast is at a pivotal moment as the industry continues its transition to cloud-based, software-driven multimedia services,” said Chris Pulis. "Over the past few years, we have focused on developing our technology foundation to be more agile, secure and scalable, while still delivering the reliability our customers expect. I am excited to take on this role and work with teams across the company to continue advancing Globecast's global technology strategy and supporting customers in their own digital transformation journey."

Chris Pulis led the design, construction and relocation of Globecast's US operations to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Westlake Village, California. The transition marked a significant milestone in Globecast's shift from hardware-intensive broadcast operations to flexible, virtualized and hybrid cloud-based services, improving service agility, scalability and resiliency for customers.

Prior to joining Globecast, Chris held senior technology and operations positions at ESPN y Deluxe Entertainment, where he contributed his extensive experience in live broadcasts, content distribution and media infrastructure. He also holds a patent in content security devices and control systems, reflecting his long-standing commitment to innovation in the media and entertainment industry.

Philippe Bernard, President and CEO of Globecast Group, highlights that "Chris has been instrumental in driving Globecast's technology vision over the past few years. His proven leadership, deep industry knowledge, and hands-on experience executing complex transformation programs make him the ideal person to guide our global technology strategy as we continue to support our clients in their digital and cloud transition."