Brightcove Appoints David Beck as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer

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Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV) has appointed David Beck as its first Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer. Beck will work alongside new CEO Marc DeBevoise, focusing on enhancing existing offerings and expanding into new markets. With over two decades of experience at renowned companies, Beck aims to drive strategic growth initiatives for the company. His previous roles include significant contributions to AMC's streaming transformation and WarnerMedia's corporate strategy.

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• Appointment of David Beck brings experienced leadership.
• Focus on strategic growth opportunities, including acquisitions and partnerships.
• Potential for expanding into new markets using Brightcove's technology platform.

Negative

• Concerns regarding continuity as new leadership establishes its vision.

Newly Created Role Focused on Identifying and Accelerating Strategic Growth Opportunities, Including Organic Initiatives, Acquisitions, and Partnerships Globally

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the leading intelligent video streaming, monetization, and communications platform, today announced a key executive hire. David Beck will join Brightcove as its first Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, leading strategy, business development, and corporate development for the Company.

David Beck, Brightcove (Photo: Business Wire)

Working closely with recently appointed CEO, Marc DeBevoise, Beck will be focused on developing strategies that enhance current offerings and create opportunities to expand Brightcove’s existing businesses. His broad remit will also focus on enabling Brightcove to expand into new markets and lines of business utilizing its market-leading software platform.

“We are excited to bolster our executive team with the appointment of David Beck as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer. David is an exceptional strategist and operator with deep industry experience and a proven track record of architecting innovative strategies and initiatives for world-class companies and brands,” said Marc DeBevoise, Brightcove's Chief Executive Officer. “I’m excited to get to work with David and have him help us realize our vision and crystalize our continued growth strategy.”

Beck brings two decades of experience in strategy, operations, and business development at elite digital brands, most recently having served as the Executive Vice President, Head of Content Strategy and Business Operations at AMC. At AMC, Beck led the strategy to accelerate AMC’s streaming business model transformation, including its integrated Linear, SVOD (AMC+), and AVOD/FAST services and partnerships for B2B and DTC distribution. He also drove the modernization of its core operations across AMC, BBC America, Sundance TV, IFC, and WE TV. Prior to his time at AMC, David served as the EVP, Corporate Strategy & Operations at WarnerMedia, and Chief Strategy Officer of TNT & TBS. He is also the co-founder of advisory and investment firm BRAVE Ventures, acquired by Turner (now Warner Bros. Discovery).

“Brightcove is an innovator and trailblazer in the video communications space, and I’m both energized and honored to join the company at such an exciting time,” said Beck. “With a new CEO developing a focused vision, a fantastic team with building enthusiasm and ready to act, and a best in class technology platform to build on, I am incredibly excited to go after the opportunities ahead of us.”

About Brightcove Inc.

Brightcove creates the world’s most reliable, scalable, and secure video technology solutions to build a greater connection between companies and their audiences, no matter where they are or on which devices they consume content. In more than 80 countries, Brightcove’s intelligent video platform enables businesses to sell to customers more effectively, media leaders to stream and monetize content more reliably, and every organization to communicate with team members more powerfully. With two Technology and Engineering Emmy® Awards for innovation, uptime that consistently leads the industry, and unmatched scalability, we continuously push the boundaries of what video can do. Follow Brightcove on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Visit www.brightcove.com. Brightcove. Video that means business™.

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Sara Griggs

VP Corporate Communications

Brightcove

sgriggs@brightcove.com

Source: Brightcove Inc.

FAQ

Who is David Beck at Brightcove?

David Beck is the newly appointed Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at Brightcove.

What is the role of Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer?

This role focuses on leading strategy, business development, and corporate development, including identifying growth opportunities.

How will David Beck impact Brightcove's strategy?

Beck aims to enhance current offerings and explore new markets, leveraging his extensive industry experience.

When was David Beck appointed at Brightcove?

David Beck was appointed as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer in the recent press release dated June 1, 2022.

What previous experience does David Beck have?

Beck has over two decades of experience, notably at AMC, where he led streaming strategy, and at WarnerMedia.