The Industry Voices section has quickly established itself as one of TM BROADCAST’s most influential and distinctive editorial formats. Since its launch last May, this space has brought together some of the most relevant voices in the broadcast and audiovisual industry, with a clear focus on professionals who are actively shaping the sector’s direction from leadership positions.

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A significant part of these conversations has featured executives who had recently taken on new roles, offering their first assessment of the market and their strategic vision going forward. This includes Jon Wilson, interviewed shortly after being appointed CEO of Grass Valley; Andy Bellamy, following his appointment as Technical Director at AJA; Jan Eveleens, recently named CEO of the Product Division at Riedel; and Craig Heffernan, following his appointment as EMEA Director at Blackmagic Design.

Alongside these profiles, Industry Voices has also made room for long-standing industry figures with extensive experience and a unique perspective on the market’s evolution. Among them are Simen K. Frostad, co-founder in 2004 and current Chairman of Bridge Technologies; and Scott Stiefel, CEO of Telos Alliance, who has been associated with the company for more than three decades.

Taken together, these interviews have helped outline—through carefully selected quotes—a clear picture of the trends shaping today’s market: interoperability, technology hype cycles, the need for more accessible tools, the convergence of traditionally separate worlds, and the key innovations unveiled at the industry’s main annual audiovisual trade show, ISE, among other recurring themes.

Below, we take a closer look at the eight leaders who have taken part in Industry Voices throughout 2025.

Jon Wilson, new CEO of Grass Valley: “Customers don’t want to be locked into one vendor. We’re delivering on our promise of an open ecosystem”

We speak with the company’s new CEO to explore the main strategic priorities for this new chapter and to get his take on some of the key trends and decisions currently shaping the industry—such as the shift to software, U.S. trade policy, and the recent decision by Spain’s LaLiga to end its collaboration with Mediapro.

Our web: https://tmbroadcast.com/index.php/industry-voices-wilson-ceo-grass-valley/

Our magazine: https://issuu.com/daromedia/docs/tm_broadcast_international_141_may_2025/18

Jan Eveleens, CEO of Riedel Product Division: “We need to be conscious of the hype cycle, and focus on what’s truly useful and affordable”

We interview the company’s executive to explore the main challenges of his position and understand his views on the evolution of the industry: the convergence with the IT world, the push for 5G, and his strategy regarding AI are among the key topics.

Our web: https://tmbroadcast.com/index.php/jan-eveleens-ceo-riedel-product-division/

Our magazine: https://issuu.com/daromedia/docs/tm_broadcast_international_142_jun_2025/32

Simen K. Frostad, Chairman of Bridge Technologies: “We need today tools that help non-experts understand what’s going on”

We interview this industry veteran to gain his market perspective. IP, the dominance of OTT platforms, the new production models emerging in sports broadcasting, and the expansion of software over hardware are among the key topics addressed in this conversation.

Our web: https://tmbroadcast.com/index.php/industry-voices-simen-frostad-chairman-technologies/

Our magazine: https://issuu.com/daromedia/docs/tm_broadcast_international_143_july_2025/44

Faraz Qayyum (Zero Density): “We merge multiple industries so our users can imagine the next big thing”

We interview the Head of the company’s Academy and Solution Manager for Real-Time Motion Graphics to discover more about Lino, its recently launched workflow.

Our web: https://tmbroadcast.com/index.php/faraz-qayyum-zero-density/

Our magazine: https://issuu.com/daromedia/docs/tm_broadcast_international_144_may_2025/66

Scott Stiefel, CEO at Telos Alliance: “We’re making a concerted effort to push our products and technology in new prime markets”

We interview the Chief Executive Officer of this iconic company —which Stiefel joined more than 30 years ago— to discuss his market vision and Telos’ strategic plans, defined by the establishment of new alliances and the opening of emerging markets.

Our web: https://tmbroadcast.com/index.php/scott-stiefel-ceo-telos-alliance-2/

Our magazine: https://issuu.com/daromedia/docs/tm_broadcast_international_145_september_2025/66

Andy Bellamy, Technical Director at AJA: “Our BRIDGE products for the corporate and education sectors are at the top of customer demand”

We speak with the company executive to learn more about the strategy behind his new appointment and to gain insight into his key market perspectives.

Our web: https://tmbroadcast.com/index.php/andy-bellamy-technical-director-aja/

Our magazine: https://issuu.com/daromedia/docs/tm_broadcast_international_146_october_2025/36

Mike Blackman on ISE’s future: a waiting list and a new temporary structure for 2027

“We’ll be completely sold out for the 2026 show,” anticipates the Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events in this new instalment of Industry Voices in TM BROADCAST.

Our web: https://tmbroadcast.com/index.php/mike-blackman-ise-list-structure/

Our magazine: https://issuu.com/daromedia/docs/tm_broadcast_international_147_november_2025/48

Craig Heffernan, EMEA Director at Blackmagic Design: “We’ve often found that AV customers are faster at testing and investing in new technologies”

Craig Heffernan, now focused on business development and strategic planning within the company, is this month’s featured guest in Industry Voices, which highlights influential leaders and executives taking on new responsibilities.

Our magazine: https://issuu.com/daromedia/docs/tm_broadcast_international_148_december_2025/44