
Emergent, a leading provider of AI-enhanced media production solutions and creative services, today announced the appointment of Ben Gunkel as Business Development Director for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region.
Gunkel's appointment underscores Emergent's strong commitment to the region, which is a vital market for technology and innovation, particularly the UK and the Middle East where the appetite for next-generation content solutions is exceptionally high.
Meeting the Market's Need for AI Efficiency Demand for solutions that drive fundamental change is growing rapidly in the broadcast and media market. Emergent believes the EMEA market is ready for a new wave of AI-enhanced software tools and services that will enable companies and broadcasters to produce faster, with better quality, and more efficiently.
"The industry needs brave partners who are ready to roll up their sleeves and enable real efficiencies," said David Jorba, Chief Business & Strategy Officer at Emergent. "While we are headquartered in New York City, it is fundamental to our strategy to invest early in the EMEA region with key partnerships, resources and infrastructure. Ben Gunkel is exactly the right business development leader to spearhead that investment."
A Winning Team for a Transformative Era Gunkel brings nearly two decades of experience in the media industry, with a strong background in content graphics innovation and cutting-edge software solutions at companies like Disguise and PlayBox Technology. His expertise in leading transformative creative projects makes him the ideal fit to guide Emergent's growth and partnership strategy across EMEA.
Ben and the Emergent team represent a winning combination, with a proven track record in highly innovative projects ranging from major sporting events like the World Cup and the Olympics, top-tier news events involving data-driven elections coverage and deep analysis storytelling, corporate video production and large-scale venue content immersion.
This collective experience ensures that Emergent is ready to tackle the most sophisticated challenges facing broadcasters today.
Enabling the Future of Content
"This is a transformative moment for media production in EMEA," said Gunkel. "The opportunity to merge my experience in graphics and software innovation with Emergent s cutting-edge AI platform is incredibly exciting. We are ready to bring AI efficiencies to our customers and partners, ensuring their success in this new era of content creation."
Emergent is prepared to provide the robust, AI-enhanced solutions and creative services required to meet the demand for faster, smarter, and more efficient content workflows across the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
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