Broadpeak names new business development chief

CDN and video streaming technology specialist Broadpeak has named Xavier Leclercq as vice-president of business development.

Xavier Leclercq

Leclercq will be responsible for expanding the company’s presence across new markets and new applications for Broadpeak technologies, with a focus on next-generation solutions for OTT across any networks including 5G. He will lead Broadpeak’s business development team across various segments and initiatives.

Prior to joining Broadpeak, Leclercq was a director of IP video at Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent, where he led teams in consulting and business development. he earlier served in roles at SeaChange and Akamai.

“Broadpeak has been increasing in momentum thanks to its unparalleled software offering in the video space. The continuous transformation of the video industry opens up huge opportunities for growth. With a culture of innovation, an experienced team, and the recent backing from Eutelsat, Broadpeak is in a unique position to take advantage of these new opportunities. Leveraging my experience and leadership, I look forward to helping Broadpeak rapidly accelerate its business and create exceptional customer experiences,” said Leclercq.

“Xavier is a great addition to our team, with a solid history in delivering business-winning strategy and increasing the growth of technology providers in the IP market. Xavier will play a crucial role in consolidating Broadpeak’s position as the market-leading provider of video delivery technologies and reaching new customer segments with innovative solutions that deliver the best QoE on every screen,” said Jacques Le Mancq, CEO of Broadpeak.