Broadcast transmission manufacturer GatesAir, a Thomson Broadcast subsidiary dedicated to wireless content delivery, has a new CEO. Barbara Spicek’s appointment is effective immediately. Spicek joins GatesAir following three years leading as an executive at Vizrt Group, which specializes in broadcast graphics and software-defined live production.
Spicek sees the opportunity to not only grow GatesAir’s international footprint, but also expand products and solutions offerings into new areas. That includes carrying the brand’s TV and radio transmission legacy forward, while broadening the company’s business opportunities.
Spicek has a business leadership background of nearly three decades, including executive roles at Fortune 500 companies such as Brocade Communications and Veritas Technologies. Spicek’s reputation as a strategic, results-driven business leader for IP-based technologies caught the attention of NewTek owners Vizrt Group. In 2020, she accepted the role of President and General Manager for NewTek heading the company’s live production business.
Bruce Swail has been CEO since 2017. He’s retiring from GatesAir after several years of sustained performance, most notably in optimizing the company’s position in the FCC Spectrum Repack program. Ylias Akbaraly, Chairman of Redland, the holding company of the Sipromad Group and Thomson Broadcast, said: “We thank Bruce for his important contributions and look forward to the next phase of GatesAir under Barbara’s leadership.”
“Barbara brings an amazing skillset to GatesAir that assures continued business growth through her proven track record as a proactive, innovative and strategic business leader,” said Aby Alexander, President – USA, Thomson Broadcast. “Her ability to define a company’s business direction and corporate culture align well with our vision to move the GatesAir brand into exciting new places.”
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