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Wowza Adds Chris Drake As Chief Revenue Officer

PRIVATEApr 11, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Revenue Officer

Company

Wowza

Chris Drake
LakewoodSoftwareVideo

Description

Wowza, a Denver-based worldwide leader in live and on-demand streaming, appoints Chris Drake as Chief Revenue Officer to lead the global direct and channel sales efforts. Drake will play a critical role as Wowza continues to extend their platform’s video-on-demand (VOD) capabilities, including a more accessible pricing model, ad-insertion, and more for current and new customers.

Company Information

Company

Wowza

Location

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

About

Wowza is the experienced and trusted partner for reliable, scalable video solutions. For more than 15 years, Wowza has powered 35,000+ video implementations globally across a range of end markets, including media, enterprise, government, aerospace, healthcare, and more. Wowza’s video on demand (VOD) and live streaming solutions solve the most challenging aspects of video for its customers, ensuring reliable, secure experiences that businesses can trust from a SOC 2 compliant provider.

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