IABM announces the fresh board of members to be in place for the year 2025
The International Trade Association for Broadcast and Media Technology (IABM) has unveiled its Members' Board for 2025, following an election that saw a diverse group of industry leaders take on new roles. This announcement marks a pivotal moment for the industry and for IABM, as the association embarks on a two-year transformation program.
Josh Arensberg, Chair of the IABM Board, was re-elected as Chair and expressed gratitude to the IABM Members' Board and members for the re-election. He welcomed the new Board members and looked forward to supporting Saleha Williams, CEO of IABM, and her team to drive IABM forward.
The new and continuing members of the IABM Members' Board for 2025, along with their roles, are:
Continuing Board Members: - Josh Arensberg – Verizon (Chair) - Andreas Hilmer – Lawo (Immediate Past Chair) - Jade Kurian – latakoo - David Phillips – Multicast - Peter Sykes – Sony - Saleha Williams – CEO, IABM - Lucinda Meek – CFOO, IABM
Newly Elected Board Directors: - Steph Lone – AWS - Alison Pavitt – Blue Lucy - Oscar Teran – EVS - Adam Marshall – Grass Valley - Glodina Lostanlen – Imagine Communications - Hasan R. Sayed Hasan – MasterMedia - Ajey Anand – Norigin Media - Tom Wootton – Red Bee Media - Chris Lennon – Ross Video - Anna Lockwood – Telstra
In addition, Paul Stechley from Applied Electronics, Thomas Gunkel from Skyline Communications, and Sumit Suri from U-TO have been appointed as Chairs of IABM Member Councils.
IABM's transformation program, focusing on strengthening global engagement, enhancing member services, and reinforcing IABM's position as the independent voice of the industry, is six months into a two-year strategy. The IABM Members' Board will support the association's work over the next two years as it advances this program.
The IABM Members' Board will champion innovation and represent the diverse voices within its global membership. Saleha Williams, CEO of IABM, stated that IABM is well-positioned to continue building a globally connected, forward-looking association.
The IABM Members' Board will input to the association's long-term strategy. The announcement was made during IABM's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 21, 2025, which had the highest number of attendees in recent years. A full AGM summary, including additional updates and insights, is available at www.iabmimpact.com.
IABM will be active at IBC2025, with the IABM Hub located in the RAI Diamond Lounge, featuring the IABM Member Lounge, IABM Impact Stage, and IABM TV. The association is set to continue its role as a key player in the broadcast and media technology industry, driving innovation and representing the interests of its global membership.
[1] Source: IABM Press Release, July 21, 2025 [3] Source: IABM Impact, July 21, 2025 [5] Source: IABM Members' Board Election Results, July 21, 2025
- Saleha Williams, CEO of IABM, conveyed her optimism about IABM's future, expressing that the association is well-positioned to continue innovating and representing a diverse global membership.
- The IABM Members' Board, a collection of industry leaders, will contribute to shaping IABM's long-term strategy.
- IABM's transformation program, focusing on global engagement, member services, and industry representation, will be supported by the new board for the next two years.
- In the broadcast and media technology industry, IABM will maintain its role as a key player, driving innovation and presenting the interests of its members.
- The IABM Members' Board, consisting of representatives from companies like AWS, Grass Valley, Imagine Communications, and Norigin Media, will champion innovation across various media platforms, including video, OTT, and IP technology.
