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EVS names Katz as SVP Operations for NALA

May 31, 2024

EVS has announced the appointment of Richard Katz as Senior Vice President of Operations for the North and Latin American (NALA) region. This appointment is integral to EVS’ broader strategy to further invest in the NALA region.

Katz’ primary objectives are to strengthen the structure of the region’s operations team, elevate service levels and reinforce the collaboration with the sales force. In his role, he will oversee all daily operations and ensure the delivery of EVS’ professional services, including customer support and project management. Additionally, Katz will manage technical and support escalations to guarantee customer satisfaction. These efforts aim to foster sustainable growth in this strategic region.

Katz brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in broadcasting technology and 2110 networks to EVS. Prior to his arrival at EVS, he was Vice President of Technology and Engineering at Pac-12 Networks, overseeing the production of hundreds of live broadcast events annually, consistently achieving seamless operations. Katz has also held significant roles at IFIT, CSI Sports and NBCUniversal.

Xavier Orri, CEO at EVS, commented: “The NALA region is a strategically important area of growth for EVS and Richard’s proven track record and commitment to excellence make him the ideal candidate to lead our operations in the region. We are confident that under his leadership, EVS will continue to accelerate growth and reinforce its market position in North and Latin America.”

Richard Katz stated: “As EVS expands its leadership from live production technology to the entire broadcast ecosystem, guiding our team and customers on this journey is incredibly exciting.”

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