Dazzl, a video streaming platform that allows
organizations to capture, edit and distribute live events simultaneously on
multiple social media platforms or websites, on July 23, announced the appointment of APO Group CEO
Lionel Reina to their company board. It is a move that highlights Dazzl’s
ambitions as they look to accelerate their growth and exposure internationally.
A statement from Apo Group, made available to OpenLife, says since they burst onto
the scene in 2016, Dazzl has disrupted the world of live broadcasting, using
social media to make high-quality, real-time video available to all. The
company’s immersive technology enables multi-viewpoint content from mobiles,
drones and other live sources, creating interactive user experiences that can
be published live on diverse social media channels. For the first time, live
broadcast-quality content can now be produced from any internet-enabled
location using just a smartphone.
As the company enters the next phase of its development, Reina brings a wealth
of experience to his role as advisor. His unique expertise covers the worlds of
technology, business and media relations at an international level – making him
the perfect candidate to help bring Dazzl to new audiences in developing
markets.
Reina’s current role has seen him work with leading broadcasters and digital
publications – not just in Africa and the Middle East, but all over the world –
and he brings a fresh, media-savvy perspective as Dazzl looks to accelerate
growth and move to the next level.
Previously, Reina was a CEO Middle East and Africa at Orange Business Services
(OBS), the B2B division of French telecoms company Orange. He has also worked
as Middle East Director in the Gulf region for Accenture.
Reina has extensive experience working on the boards of diverse organizations
all over the world. He is the former Vice President of the French Chamber of
Commerce in Dubai, sitting on the board from 2009-2012. During the same period,
he was Founder and President of the French Executive Club of Dubai (“Le Club”).
“Lionel’s appointment reflects
the value we place on his experience and knowledge,” said Thierry
Scozzesi, co-founder and CEO of Dazzl. “Uniquely, he bridges that crucial gap between technology and media.
Lionel operates right at the heart of the international communications
community, and we are thrilled that he will be able to help us as we look to
bring our services to new audiences all over the world.”
“What Dazzl are doing in the fields of
social media and broadcasting is incredibly exciting,” Lionel Reina
commented.
“They are a young technology company providing new digital solutions that will revolutionize the way people consume information. As CEO of APO Group, I am in the privileged position of being able to help companies like Dazzl gain exposure. I believe they are exactly the type of organization that can complement our own portfolio in the years to come.”
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