Getty Images appoints Craig Peters to lead the company’s newly created Footage and Multimedia divisi
Seattle based Getty Images (NYSE: GYI) has announced the appointment of former WireImage Executive Craig Peters to the post of vice president of the newly created Footage and Multimedia division. Peters was formerly the SVP of new media and strategic development at WireImage (Acquired by Getty images in Feb 07) where he managed the company's worldwide video and mobile businesses. As the head of footage and multimedia, Peters will be responsible for growing footage collections, attracting new customers, driving the development of a new web site and advancing technological improvements, along with developing new business models and improving the overall customer experience. He will be based in Los Angeles and will report to Nick Evans-Lombe, senior vice president of Imagery and Services.
Prior to joining WireImage/MediaVast, Peters led business development for FOX Sports Interactive, led new media strategy and business development for the PGA Tour, and spent over four years at Eastman Kodak Company. Most notably Peters was awarded an Emmy by the National Television Academy for Outstanding Achievement in Advanced Media Technology for the Enhancement of Original Television Content in 2005.
"Delivering the very best content, online experience and customer service to our customers remains our top priority," said Jonathan Klein, co-founder and CEO of Getty Images. "Our market-leading collections, together with those of our many footage partners, are being coupled with the editorial video offerings from WireImage to provide our existing and new customers with all their footage needs. Craig understands how businesses can help unleash creativity and innovation, and his experience in leading teams and implementing strategic partnerships makes him the perfect choice for leading the next phase of growth in our recently enlarged footage business."
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