UK-based video software provider Synamedia on Thursday announced the appointment of Paul Segre as CEO, taking over from Yves Padrines.
Paul’s software and telecoms software industry pedigree and his experience building high-growth businesses make him the right choice to lead Synamedia’s next phase of growth. The firm’s goal is to help existing customers and new direct-to-consumer players embrace IP distribution and build sustainable, profitable businesses.
Most recently Paul spent 18 years at customer experience software firm Genesys, latterly as CEO and then Chairman. He led the $1.6 billion spin out of Genesys from Alcatel-Lucent (now Nokia) in 2012, backed by the Permira Funds. In six years, he scaled the business to become one of the ten largest privately held software companies in the world, and the largest cloud provider in its space. Paul was also President of Alcatel-Lucent’s Applications Group and sat on the Alcatel-Lucent Management Committee.
Abe Peled, Synamedia Chairman
We thank Yves and wish him continued success as he pursues new opportunities. Paul is taking over the reins of a business with an impressive customer roster, a strong pipeline and a reputation for award-winning innovation.
Paul Segre, Synamedia CEO
Synamedia hasa fantastically innovative portfolio, including the Infinite platform, a raft of anti-piracy solutions, video network technologies and the new Synamedia Iris addressable advertising solution.
