Ownzones names chief security officer and SVP, operations

Rob Hopps

OTT entertainment and technology provider Ownzones has named Rob Hopps as its chief security officer and senior vice-president of operations.

In this new role, Hopps will be charged with overseeing all information security, infrastructure and technology operations at Ownzones. He will be based at the company’s headquarters in Beverly Hills, California and was appointed by Ownzones CEO Dan Gorman.

Hopps was previously vice-president, corporate information security officer (CISO) at the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.

“I joined Ownzones to help an incredible dynamic and talented team of software and design experts to execute as well as drive new security initiatives necessary to expand the company’s technology offerings,” said Hopps.

“In my new role, I look forward to driving operations and strategies that align with Dan’s vision and that support and protect Ownzones customers and employees as it continues to grow on the leading edge of content and OTT solutions.”