Rovi Taps Accomplished Telecom, Media and Technology Executive to
Lead Global Marketing
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Rovi Corporation (NASDAQ: ROVI) today announced the appointment of Ted
Schremp as chief marketing officer. Mr. Schremp will work with Rovi’s
Executive Leadership Team to build and drive the company’s global
marketing vision. Based out of the company’s office in Wayne,
Pennsylvania, he will report to John Burke, Rovi’s executive vice
president and chief operating officer.
“Ted’s accomplishments across transformational and high-growth business
environments are invaluable to Rovi as we accelerate the development and
deployment of our products, differentiate our brand and deliver
industry-leading entertainment experiences to our customers and
consumers around the world,” said Mr. Burke. “I am confident that under
Ted’s leadership, we will further enhance our reputation as an
innovative entertainment technology and solutions provider committed to
revolutionizing content discovery.”
Mr. Schremp joins Rovi as an accomplished global executive with
extensive experience across the telecom, media and technology
industries. He began his telecom career working for AT&T, and he has
held leadership positions in both startups and industry-leading
companies, including several years with Charter Communications as
executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
Most recently, Mr. Schremp served as CEO for SmartHomes Ventures, an
Internet of Things (IoT) platform-as-a-service startup in the connected
home and smart security market. Previously, Mr. Schremp was the
executive vice president and chief strategy officer of First Media
Group, an Indonesian telecom and media company and served as CEO of
First Media/Link Net, Indonesia’s largest cable TV and internet
provider. During his tenure at Link Net he launched DOCSIS 3.0, wireless
home networking, TV Anywhere and Over-the-Top (OTT) services, and was
instrumental in preparing for an initial public offering, which was
successfully completed in June 2014.
“Rovi's ongoing investment in new products and technologies are
improving the way consumers find, discover and consume content across
devices at home and on the go,” said Mr. Schremp. “I am excited to join
an industry leader that is bringing groundbreaking entertainment
solutions to customers and viewers around the world.”
About Rovi Corporation
Rovi Corporation (NASDAQ: ROVI) is
creating personalized and data-driven ways for viewers to discover the
right entertainment and for providers to discover the right audiences.
Chosen by top brands in entertainment content, services and devices,
Rovi touches the lives of hundreds of millions of consumers by providing
comprehensive solutions, customizable products and technology licensing
to make discovery simple, seamless and personal. With more than 5,000
issued or pending patents worldwide, Rovi is advancing entertainment and
audience discovery. Learn more at rovicorp.com, or follow us on Twitter
@rovicorp.com.
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Source: Rovi Corporation