Broadcast technology and production specialist EMG / Gravity Media has appointed Eamonn Curtin as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Curtin will oversee EMG / Gravity Media’s commercial operations, business development, and strategic partnerships.
He has over 25 years of experience in the industry having previously held commercial leadership roles at Telegenic and EMG for over 10 years, most recently as Global Client Director at EMG / Gravity Media.
Curtin has a track record of providing live Outside Broadcast facilities for clients such as Sky Sports, BBC Sport, TNT, ITV, Prime Video, UEFA, and FIFA. He has also worked on major international events such as The Olympics, Rugby World Cups, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Euros Finals, and FIFA World Cups.
In his new role, Curtin will be responsible for leading the global sales and marketing team at EMG / Gravity Media as well as identifying new markets, areas for growth, and opportunities with new and existing clients across the group.
Shaun Gregory, CEO of EMG / Gravity Media, commented: “With Eamonn’s deep expertise and vision, we are confident that he will continue to play a pivotal role in strengthening our market position and accelerating our commercial efforts. A natural client leader with an eye for new business, I am confident that Eamonn will hit the ground running and continue to build on the great momentum we’ve seen since the merger earlier this year.”
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