Riedel Communications has hired three new engineering specialists focussed on its live video production products: Business Director of Live Production for EMEA, Brett Stoneham; System Consultant for the US, Armando Orellano and Live Production Specialist for EMEA, Emanuele Rivolta.
All three join the company with extensive experience in live broadcast engineering and technical support, bolstering Riedel’s growing team of experts dedicated to its new portfolio of software-based products for multicamera production.
“The demand for our live video production solutions, like the Simplylive Production Suite, has been skyrocketing this past year. It is great to see that Riedel’s industry reputation keeps attracting respected talent — like Brett, Armando, and Emanuele — that will help us continue to exceed our customers’ expectations,” said Daniel Url, CCO Product Division, Riedel Communications. “With a combined 60 years of experience in live video production, the three of them are truly invaluable assets in ramping up our technology, sales, and support efforts in this area.”
Stoneham joins Riedel after nearly 24 years at EVS, where he held various managerial and technical roles after starting his career as a replay operator: “Live production has always been my passion, delivering innovative solutions to customer needs that enhance storytelling and production quality,” said Stoneham. “I’m honoured and excited to start this new chapter in my career and be part of Riedel’s incredible team and family.”
Joining Riedel as a system consultant, Orellano started his career in broadcast as a maintenance engineer before gradually transitioning into management and leadership roles at EVS. In his 14 years at EVS, he most recently served as head of technical support operations for the Americas.
“I thank Riedel for the warm welcome they’ve given me, and I’m truly excited to have been given the opportunity to be part of such a great organisation,” said Orellano. “I look forward to contributing to the company’s ongoing success.”
Live production specialist Rivolta served in various roles with EVS and Simplylive for nearly 20 years. He has also amassed experience as a replay operator and match director, having directed more than 150 football matches with up to 14 cameras for Football Serie A, as well as working on major broadcast productions in 12 other sports.
“My personal motto has always been, ‘If you are not having fun, you are doing something wrong.’ This attitude made me a perfect fit for the Simplylive team back then, and I can already feel that it won’t be any different at Riedel,” said Rivolta. “I am really thrilled to come back and work again with this fabulous team of great people.”
