Telestream hires Gharegozlou in SVP sales role
July 11, 2024
Telestream, a provider of workflow automation, media processing, and distribution solutions, has announced the appointment of Matthew Gharegozlou as Senior Vice President of Sales and Global Channels for the Americas. Reporting to Bob Stankosh, EVP Global Sales, Gharegozlou will lead Telestream’s sales and channel strategy, driving growth and expanding market presence across the region.
Prior to joining Telestream, Gharegozlou served as Vice President of Sales and Channels for the Americas at Avid, where he was instrumental in building the subscription and SaaS business while expanding channel partnerships. Before his tenure at Avid, Gharegozlou led Sales, Global OEM, Channels, and Services at Progress, overseeing operations in the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ), and Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) regions. He has also held key executive positions at Pitney Bowes Software, NetApp, Hitachi, and Oracle, where he developed business operations and drove sales across the Americas, EMEA and APAC.
“Matthew’s extensive experience and proven track record in building and leading high-performing sales and channel organisations make him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Rhonda Bassett-Spiers, CEO of Telestream. “His deep understanding of business operations and his ability to drive strategic growth initiatives will be instrumental as we continue to expand our presence in the Americas.”
“I am excited to join Telestream and look forward to working with the talented team to drive growth and deliver innovative solutions to our customers in the Americas,” added Gharegozlou. “Telestream is well-positioned to lead the industry, and I am eager to contribute to our continued success.”