Rob De Poorter

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Connecting the dots in OTT and Hybrid TV for content owners and platform operators @ Alpha Networks
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London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Rob De Poorter

Pioneering and developing new business related to Media-Broadcast & Broadband services in the global market place like OTT managed services, Meta-data aggregation, Meta-data enrichment, Optimisation of Workflows, AI solutions for linear and non-linear video services, Multi-DRM, IP over DVB, Multicasting micro-scheduling Software, MPEG-2/4, Conditional Access/Encryption, IPTV, Broadband-via-satellite, Satellite/Cable/Terrestrial Digital TV, MHEG interactive TV, Maritime GSM roaming, Set-top-boxes, Multiplexers, Uplinks, broadcast/multi-case receiving devices, Satellite phones, fixed satellite connections, content management, play-out services, conditional access, OTT, HbbTV.Wireless communication onboard of Cruise-ships/Ferries/Mega-yachts.Bringing all kind of revenue generating services for the Maritime Market (iptv, newspapers, voip, GSM/CDMA)Developing business relationships on CEO level.Developing Reseller networks for satellite service providers, software solution services, Media-broadcast services. Account management of existing clients.

Rob De Poorter's Current Company Details
Alpha Networks

Alpha Networks

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Connecting the dots in OTT and Hybrid TV for content owners and platform operators
Rob De Poorter Work Experience Details
  • Alpha Networks
    Sales Director Emea
    Alpha Networks Feb 2023 - Present
    Braine-L’Alleud, Belgium, Be
    Alpha Networks is a leading provider in hybrid TV back-ends & cloud video platforms.For more than 10 years, the company addresses the different needs of network operators and media companies worldwide, providing them with the right products and services to implement their content strategy and launch pay-TV and on-demand services.We lead in empowering innovation, accelerating OTT deployments and enhancing the next generation TV- entertainment business with meta data enrichment, multi-source content aggregation, fully integrated and ready to go: From a modular back-end upto UI white-label multi-screen applications. Join our happy list of customers: Orange, Altice, Econet Group, TeleCentro, Bouygues Telecom, Canal+, NOS, TF1, BeiN Sports and many others. Would you like to know more how to bring and monetise your content to the OTT market? Is your current platform not offering enough to be ahead of the game? Contact me and we can meet live @ WMC or online
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  • Xtndnet
    Chief Commercial Officer (Cco)
    Xtndnet Dec 2021 - Feb 2023
    Connecting everyone everywhere reliably and affordably in the U.K., ROI, DACH region, N-Italy, NW- & S-African regions. We believe everyone should be connected to reliable broadband internet. Our PaaS offer to ISP’s and Network Operators offers a 0-CapEx Broadband Boosting service to those m less fortunate connected premises, by incorporating existing terrestrial IP networks (3G/4G, DSL Radio) with our 12 Gigabit Superfast Space Highway🚀🚀🛰
  • Piksel Inc
    Vp Of Business Development, Media & Entertainment
    Piksel Inc Nov 2019 - May 2022
    England, Uk, Us
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  • Arabsat
    Head Of Sales - Broadband Services
    Arabsat Sep 2017 - Oct 2019
    Riyadh, Sa
    Empowering the 'not-yet-connected' in the MEA region via affordable NEW KA/KU band satellite services.
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  • Ericsson
    International Sales Executive Udn Emea
    Ericsson Jan 2017 - Sep 2017
    Kista, Stockholm, Se
    Ericsson UDN: Bringing Content Providers closer to Service Providers globally.
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  • Ses Satellites
    Senior Sales Manager W-Europe Platform Services
    Ses Satellites May 2013 - May 2016
    Betzdorf, Luxembourg, Lu
    Sales of Platform Services in Western Europe weithin SES Platform Services GmbH.These services include Content Management, Play-Out, Encryption, Broadcast/Uplink and Internet related related services like e.g. CDN, HbbTV, OTT, Multiscreen encoding, Web-Applications.Images move the world, we Move images via our global satellite constellation.
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  • Avanti Communications
    Regional Manager N-Europe
    Avanti Communications Feb 2012 - Jun 2013
    London, Gb
    Developing reseller network in Northern/Eastern Europe/Balkans for Internet-via-satellite services for consumer and professional users.Direct sales of Ka-Band satellite capacity to telcos, ISP's, Satellite Service Providers.Account management of existing Partners
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  • Siminn
    Director Indirect Sales Worldwide For On-Waves
    Siminn Apr 2010 - Jul 2011
    Reykjavik, Is, Is
    - Created a new position by convincing the CEO of the need of GSM voice and data services in the commercial shipping market. This new role included: Building up and Managing indirect distribution network for Commercial-shipping, fishing, oil&gas, and other shipping markets for On-Waves' growing product portfolio within the Maritime GSM and CDMA market (VSAT, Inmarsat and Iridium resellers).- Organised Product and Sales training for strategic partners (like KVH, Stratos, Marlink e.g.)- Managed the sales process from acquisition till signed contract with Stratos/Inmarsat for implementation of On-Waves services into it's product portfolio, the largest strategic contract all done by my own efforts.- Sold sucesfully to Cruise-ship and Ferry operators on CEO/COO level in Europe (Thomson, TUI, Pullmantur, Costa, MSC etc.)- Created qualitative direct market feedback by interviewing Crew on board of ships, which resulted into new products related to GSM/CDMA/Satcom technology.
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  • Wms, At&T Mobility & Seamobile Joint-Venture
    Director Of Sales, Emea
    Wms, At&T Mobility & Seamobile Joint-Venture Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
    Us
    - Developed the market for Maritime GSM Roaming, which resulted in direct sales contracts with Cruise-lines, Ferry-lines and Ship-Management companies in Europe. Wireless Maritime Services offers GSM, GPRS, CDMA services onboard of ships in international waters. WMS is the leader in this specific market segment as it is part of AT&T and SeaMobile. WMS acquired all the assets of SeaMobile/MTN regarding the maritime GSM operations. It was the 2nd acquisition round. The first one was done by SeaMobile who took over Geolink Satellite Services.
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  • Seamobile
    Director Of Sales, Europe (Geolink Satellite Services, Acquired By Seamobile After 1St Month)
    Seamobile Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
    Miramar, Fl, Us
    - Selling direct to C-Level ship owners of cruise-ships and ferries in Europe for Maritime GSM voice and data services.- Successfully signed 5 years contracts on a revenue sharing business model.- Winning business from competitors by using in-depth knowledge of Maritime GSM roaming contract situation for pre-paid and monthly-subscribers.- Actively negotiating end-user pricing with european GSM operators to an acceptable level for Cruise-ship owners to keep customer satisfaction high and crew morale high as well.- Succeeded to stay on board after 2 M&A rounds within 3 years by SeaMobile/MTN and AT&T. Worked closely together with SeaMobile's MTN and created complete end-to-end offers that included both VSAT services, on-board revenue services like newspapers, TV, Internet-cafe, and GSM/CDMA voice and data services.
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  • Globalstar
    Regional Sales Manager Europe
    Globalstar Jun 2005 - Nov 2006
    Covington, La, Us
    - Developed a complete new direct-sales channel of 95 agents in the UK, Ireland, the Benelux, Spain and Norway. - Traveled from port-to-port, selected the best-of-class agents in Maritime Satcom-Electronics, SCADA, Telemetry, other Satcom related markets, and trained new agents to make them champions for Globalstar's Handheld Satellite phones, Fixed Satellite phones and data modems.- While developing this new network of dealers, continued to manage existing Globalstar Distributors and over exceeded preset quarterly targets of sold products and airtime.
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  • Iridium
    Director Channel Management Europe
    Iridium Apr 2002 - Sep 2004
    Mclean, Va, Us
    - Developed and established relationships with service providers and telecom operators for Iridium in Spain (Fibertel), France (Geolink), Belgium, Germany (Marlink), Cyprus (MVS), Scandinavia (Astrium) and Greenland (Greenland Telekom), by tracking and guiding them to reach set targets.- Developed special coop marketing plans with key accounts.- Managed all commercial processes between Iridium HQ’s in Washington and the EuropeanService Providers.- Organised 3 days 'Iridium's Annual European service provider meeting' in Amsterdam.
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  • Deuromedia Gmbh
    Director Market Development
    Deuromedia Gmbh Jul 2000 - Jan 2002
    Vienna, At
    - Developed a strong market position for the end-to-end software platform of Deuromedia - a tool for content providers and network operators to schedule IP services over broadband networks. The platform combines uni-, multi- and broadcast streams like digital TV, radio, webcast, newsgroups, high speed Internet and Intranet for business and consumer end users. - Overachieved set targets.- Partnerships were forged with content providers, network providers, service providers andbroadcasters worldwide, with the objective to establish an office in the North American market.- Organised the planned move to a new future US-office in the WTC in NYC.- Created marketing and sales initiatives for the North American market, and development into theAsian and European markets.
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  • Philips Electronics N.V.
    International Sales And Marketing Manager (Digital Networks Related To Dvb And Ip-Dvb)
    Philips Electronics N.V. May 1996 - May 2000
    Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl
    Marketing & Sales Manager Worldwide for Data Broadcast Solutions- Managed sales processes for lead generation, tender responses, marketing communication, marketing strategy and sales support for broadband IP and DVB solutions over cable, satellite and terrestrial networks, from Uplink/Head-end till receivers.- Marketed solution that created the standard for IP over DVB (CleverCastPC), the award winning solution for uni-directional high speed internet via Satellite using 'dial-up' as the return path. - Evangelised Philips vision of the future on international conferences world wide (India, Australia, USA, Europe, Latam).Marketing manager Europe for PC add-ons- Actively marketed and sold ParadiseTM products (Video graphic cards) and other PC peripherals in Europe, reported to Paradise HQ's in California.- Launched a new Video Conferencing product line in Europe via Philips National sales organisations.
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  • Philips Electronics N.V.
    Graduate Student, Master Of Science
    Philips Electronics N.V. Sep 1995 - May 1996
    Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl
    Graduated Master of Science 'cum laude' at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management Science Organisation and management, specialising in product innovation and strategic planningGraduated at Philips Electronics supported by Professor Eric von Hippel, M.I.T. Boston, who has been virtually available by use of one of the 3 products used in the research: Small-Office-Home-Office Video Conferencing System. Revolutionary achievement as until then, no other Consumer Electronics company used Eric von Hippel's 'lead-users' in consumer electronics product development.
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Rob De Poorter Skills

Wireless Telecommunications Iptv Ip Satellite Strategic Partnerships Product Management Account Management Mobile Devices Broadband Voip Gsm Digital Tv Sales Management Satellite Communications Key Account Management New Business Development Channel Partners Networking Vsat Dvb International Sales Direct Sales Satcom Broadcast Digital Video Cellular Communications Marketing Strategy International Business Cdma Mobile Communications Mergers And Acquisitions Mergers Ip Dvb New Media Technology Evangelism Wireless Technologies Business Development Internet Protocol Digital Media Management Strategy Sales Product Development

Rob De Poorter Education Details

  • Eindhoven University Of Technology
    Eindhoven University Of Technology
    Industrial Engineering And Management Science
  • R.K. Gymnasium Beekvliet, Sint-Michielsgestel The Netherlands
    R.K. Gymnasium Beekvliet, Sint-Michielsgestel The Netherlands
    High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

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Rob De Poorter works for Alpha Networks

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Rob De Poorter's current role is Connecting the dots in OTT and Hybrid TV for content owners and platform operators.

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Rob De Poorter attended Eindhoven University Of Technology, R.k. Gymnasium Beekvliet, Sint-Michielsgestel The Netherlands.

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Rob De Poorter has skills like Wireless, Telecommunications, Iptv, Ip, Satellite, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Account Management, Mobile Devices, Broadband, Voip, Gsm.

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