Digital platform cybersecurity firm Irdeto has named Canal+ executive Axel Gallant as CEO.
Gallant takes over from Doug Lowther who will step down as Chief Executive Officer of Canal+ owned Irdeto.
Gallant has worked at Canal+ since 2013, managing pay-TV businesses for the Group across Africa, Europe and Asia.
Lowther has headed Irdeto since 2015. Earlier in his career at Irdeto, Lowther served as Executive Vice President, Digital TV, expanding the company’s product line to support new services such as video-on-demand and streaming TV.
Lowther and Gallant will work together during a leadership transition period.
"Doug has provided strong leadership during a pivotal period in Irdeto’s history," said Stéphane Baumier, CTO at Canal+. "On behalf of the Canal+ Group, we thank him for his contributions and commitment to Irdeto."
Lowther commented: "The last decade has been marked by constant change in the world and in the industries we serve, and it’s been a great honour to lead the incredible people at Irdeto during that time. I’d like to thank our customers, partners, and stakeholders for the trust they have placed in us and the privilege of working with them."
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