Telestream replaces Dan Castles and appoints Benjamin Desbois as new CEO

The board of directors of Telestream appoints Benjamin Desbois as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. Desbois, currently Chief Growth and Strategy Officer of Telestream, will succeed Dan Castles, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Telestream, who will become Executive Chairman of the Board.

The planned leadership transition reflects Telestream's commitment to continuity, customer trust and long-term growth as the media industry continues to evolve in the areas of live production, cloud, IP, automation and AI-based workflows. Desbois has worked closely with Castles and the management team to sharpen Telestream's strategic focus, deepen customer and partner engagement, and align the company's portfolio with the increasingly interconnected needs of modern media organizations.

Dan Castles, co-founder and CEO of Telestream, highlights that “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 almost three decades.” "Benjamin deeply understands those foundations. He knows our customers, our markets and our technology, and he brings the leadership experience and industry credibility necessary to guide Telestream into its next stage. I am convinced that he is the right person to take the company forward, and I look forward to supporting him and the team in my role as CEO," he added.

Desbois brings more than two decades of leadership experience in the media and entertainment technology sector. Before returning to Telestream as Director of Growth and Strategy, he held senior management positions at Backlight, Avid Technology and Dalet, where he led commercial, product and strategic initiatives focused on media workflows, customer transformation and business growth. In his current role at Telestream, Desbois has helped drive the company's go-to-market strategy and strengthen its position as a trusted partner to broadcasters, content owners, sports organizations, post-production teams, service providers and businesses around the world.

Benjamin Desbois, new CEO of Telestream, emphasizes that "Telestream has an extraordinary legacy, and I am honored to take on this role at such an important time for the company and the industry. Dan and the team have built a company with deep customer trust and exceptional technology. As AI and the cloud transform the way media is created and distributed, my goal is to build on that foundation while accelerating our innovation in intelligent, AI-driven and native workflows. cloud, ensuring our customers have the agility and confidence they need to thrive in a changing media landscape.”

Castles will continue to serve as CEO until the July 1 transition. In his role as CEO, he will support Desbois, the board of directors and the management team in strategic direction, customer relationships and long-term value creation. Telestream's management team will continue in their current roles, ensuring continuity for customers, partners and employees.