NEP Group’s new appointment: CFO Martin Stewart as CEO

NEP Group, the worldwide technical production company, recently announced that Chief Financial Officer Martin Stewart has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Stewart succeeds Brian Sullivan, who steps down after leading NEP’s recovery from the severe impact of Covid through to record profitability and strategically repositioning the business for growth in new areas such as centralized production.

He has led several companies that have undertaken successful change programs including at Ono in Spain, OSN in Dubai and Sky NZ in New Zealand. Prior to these roles he was CFO at Sky UK as the company transformed from an analogue business to a digital one and helped double the size of the business during his tenure. He has held many other executive and non- executive roles gaining experience in both public and private companies.

The NEP Board of Directors said, “We thank Brian for his significant contributions to NEP Group including delivering record profitability for the company in 2022 and winning marquee centralized production contracts that will be a foundation of future growth. We appreciate his dedication and service and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

We are delighted Martin will be stepping up to lead the company as it enters its next phase of growth.

Martin is an established leader with an impressive track record driving business transformation, which will be hugely influential as we continue to grow the business and double down on operational excellence.”

Martin Stewart said, “I am thrilled to serve as

WITH MORE THAN 30 YEARS DEVELOPING HIS CAREER IN LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE MEDIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND SPORTS SECTORS, MARTIN STEWART HAS CONDUCTED BUSINESSES THROUGH BOTH ACQUISITIONS AND ORGANIC GROWTH. DURING HIS TIME AS CFO, HIS DEEP TRANSFORMATION EXPERIENCE AND INSIGHT HAS SUPPORTED NEP IN IDENTIFYING NEW GROWTH AND EFFICIENCY OPPORTUNITIES

NEP Group CEO and look forward to building upon our momentum in positioning the business for continued growth. This is an exciting time for our industry as new technologies turbocharge our ability to deliver to our stakeholders in new and innovative ways.

Undoubtedly, NEP Group has a bright future ahead.”

Ross Video announced the launch of its new brand platform, “Let’s Make it Real”. The visually dynamic platform represents a significant milestone in the company’s evolution; it’s an especially important step towards a planned IPO in the next few years to communicate that customers remain the central focus for the company.

The brand platform serves as an invitation to customers, partners, and industry professionals to challenge conventional thinking, imagine the extraordinary, and collaborate with Ross to bring their creative visions to life. This launch signifies an exciting chapter for Ross Video and sets the stage for a future of innovation, partnership, and groundbreaking achievements in the world of live video experiences.

“Offering customers a superior experience has been at the core of Ross since the founding of the company. Turning customer ideas into reality is literally what we do and always have done,” said David Ross, CEO of Ross Video. “That’s why we’re so excited about this new brand platform and what it holds for our future; it’s authentic to who we are and the partnership dynamic we hold so dear. With the planned IPO coming up, we feel it’s important to reemphasize our commitment to customer success.”

As a company with longstanding presence in the broadcast technology market, Ross has maintained a particular perspective; this allows customers to blue-sky based on their unique circumstances and trust that Ross’ production universe will allow their abstract ideas to take form.

“I think of it as more than a brand platform,” said David Ross. “It’s an invitation and a rallying cry to customers, partners, future employees, and everyone in the industry to challenge ourselves. Let’s imagine what could be. Let’s figure it out. Let’s make it real.” 