Viasat World, the international entertainment group producing 27 Pay TV channels and VOD in 47 countries, has appointed Patch Khan as its new Chief Technology Officer.
Khan will be responsible for the management and delivery of all of Viasat World’s technical needs in the rapidly changing media landscape. Patch will be part of the senior management team and will report to the CEO and president, Irina Gofman.
“We are delighted to welcome Patch to the senior management team at Viasat World. With over 25 years experience in broadcast technology and a proven track record in the launch and management of multiple entertainment services across a variety of media platforms throughout the World, he will be instrumental in helping us deliver on our growth strategy in the fast changing world of television and content delivery,” said Irina Gofman, CEO and President of Viasat World.
“This appointment completes the newly formed senior management team following Viasat World becoming a fully independent company in October 2015.”