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Picsolve names new CEO |
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08 Feb 2018 . BY Lauren Heath-Jones |
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David Hockley has been with Picsolve since 2016 and has served as the CFO and interim CEO |
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Picsolve has appointed David Hockley as its new
CEO.
Hockley, who has previously served as the company’s CFO and interim CEO, will be responsible for the company’s expansion into different markets and sectors. He will also work closely with the executive team, including CTO Dan Maunder, to further develop the company’s image technology.
Hockley has 25 years experience working in media, entertainment and technology in the UK, US and Asia-Pacific, and has previously worked as the CFO of Channel 5 in the UK, and as a consultant for US publisher Hearst Magazines and Scripps Interactive Networks - the parent company of the Food Network and other lifestyle channels. He is also a trustee and chairs the finance committees for the Make A Wish Foundation and The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. He joined Picsolve in 2016, and played an integral role in the company’s acquisition of US competitor Freeze Frame last year.
Picsolve chairman Colin Tenwick says: "I’m delighted to welcome David in his new role as CEO. In his time at the company so far he has truly excelled, playing a critical role in our acquisition strategy and leading us into a period of momentous growth across our target regions. David’s huge breadth of experience will be invaluable in taking Picsolve to the next level, and I’m very excited to see what the future will being with him at the helm."
Hockley says: "It’s a really exciting time for Picsolve, as we continue to expand internationally and into new sectors:."
"I’ll be focused on working with our talented executive team to build on our position as a world-leading digital content creation partner. I look forward to extending our global footprint and continuing to capitalise on the momentum achieved in the last year," adds Hockley.
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