OTT service provider Xumo has appointed Chris Hall as the company’s SVP of product.
Hall brings 11 years of experience in diverse media environments including time spent working for the National Football League and Red Bull Media House.
“I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to learn how to innovate and adapt to the shifting dynamics of consumer television consumption and the user’s ever-evolving preferences in my previous roles with NFL Media and Red Bull Media House,” said Hall.
“Xumo is at the forefront of servicing a growing demand for free premium streaming content across platforms. In a time where quality and easily accessible video content are increasingly expected, Xumo is well-positioned to meet the needs of today’s news, sports and entertainment video audience—and I’m extremely excited to be a part of this team as they continue to pick up steam.”
“Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his previous positions with industry disrupters to our team,” said Colin Petrie-Norris, CEO of Xumo.
“As we innovate around how our users consume and discover content, we are excited to incorporate his expertise in the areas of product development and enhancement to ensure live and video on demand are fused together seamlessly, allowing for a fun, lean back, streaming experience on Xumo.”