LEAGUERS

OVERVIEW/CONSULTANTS AND PARTNERS

ONLY THE MOST RECOGNIZED AND QUALIFIED

Learn about the breadth and depth of League Members knowledge and expertise. Established leaders in their fields and disciplines, all with complementary skills and massive experience ready to collaborate.

LEAGUE LEADERS

MEET THE LEAGUE LEADERS

We have gathered seasoned professionals with deep domain expertise in M&E, backed by decades of experience in diverse operational roles.

Our role is to elevate the status of The Media League and make it the most recognized and comprehensive consulting agency within the M&E Industry.

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Strategy | Product
GTM | Marketing
Fernando Amendola
Lead Marketing Strategist
Thierry Fautier
Strategy | Research
Technology | BizDev
Thierry Fautier
Lead Business Strategist

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REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

LEAGUERS

COMPETENCY LEADERS AND DISCIPLINE EXPERTS

Our Leaguers provide deep domain expertise and hands-on execution to achieve your goals.

TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
Mark de Jong
TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
Ben Schwarz
Ben Schwarz
TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
Ovadia Cohen
Ovadia Cohen
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Ted Malon
Ted Malone
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Maria Ingold
Maria Ingold
INNOVATION
David Cohen
David Cohen
MARKETING STRATEGY
Keith Lissak
Keith Lissak
MARKETING & GTM
Adam Davies
Adam Davies
MARKETING & DEMAND-GEN
Roger Pitton
Roger Pitton
PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY
Rob Gambino
Robert Gambino
PRODUCT & GTM
Sudeep Bose
Sudeep Bose
PRODUCT & GTM
Simon Trundelle
Simon Trudelle
MARKETING & GTM
Tim Hughan
Timothy Hughan
SALES ENABLEMENT
Robin Wilson
Robin Wilson
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Kelly Foster
Kelly Foster
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
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Cooper

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LEAGUE LEADER

Fernando Amendola

Driving force of The Media League’s Marketing & Strategy practice, ensuring top-tier client results. 

As the Lead Marketing Strategist of The Media League, Fernando Amendola is the driving force behind high-impact business strategy and market transformation. A pragmatic changemaker, he thrives on solving complex challenges, accelerating growth, and guiding companies through evolving market conditions. With a data-driven, results-focused approach, he aligns strategy, GTM execution, and portfolio evolution to market trends and technology innovation. A skilled storyteller and demand-generation expert, he crafts compelling narratives and value propositions. His cross-functional leadership and business acumen drive sustained success, helping organizations pivot, scale, and dominate in competitive industries. 

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Thierry Fautier

The Media League’s connector, leveraging collective expertise to create winning market strategies.

As The Media League’s Lead Business Strategist, Thierry Fautier leverages decades of experience in video strategy, standards, and innovation. A Silicon Valley veteran, he played a key role in driving Ultra HD and real-time video compression technologies, earning a Technical Emmy Award. Thierry’s expertise spans strategic partnerships, industry alliances, and media technology innovation, making him instrumental in connecting The Media League’s collective knowledge to craft winning market strategies. With a sharp eye for industry trends and disruptive technologies, he helps companies navigate the complexities of the evolving media landscape.

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Mark de Jong

CDN and Content Delivery Industry’s most recognized expert driving innovation and business evolution. 

Mark de Jong is The Media League’s expert in CDN and Content Delivery Strategy. With 20 years of experience in networking, edge computing, and cloud infrastructure, he is a key force in driving innovation across ISPs, CDNs, and content providers in media and entertainment. His expertise in intersecting business, technology, strategy and innovation, ensures that companies implement the right and cutting-edge content delivery solutions and services to meet technology and business goals. Mark’s industry knowledge and leadership and deep technical knowledge, which he also exposes as chairman of the CDN Alliance, make him an invaluable resource for businesses navigating the complexities of media distribution.

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Ben Schwarz

Sustainability Guru & Media Tech Strategists unlocking tech trends to reduce carbon footprint and maximize efficiency. 

As a leading voice in Technology Strategy at The Media League, Ben Schwarz specializes in sustainability and media technology. With a background in IT, Ultra HD, and IPTV, he has shaped streaming media strategies for over two decades. Now at the forefront of sustainability in streaming, he focuses on driving efficient, eco-conscious media technologies. His insights into converging media trends help businesses implement sustainable solutions while staying ahead of the competition. Ben’s expertise ensures that The Media League provides clients with strategies that balance innovation with environmental responsibility. 

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Ovadia Cohen

Sports D2C Streaming & Cloud Expert uniting stakeholders for success. 

As a Business Strategy expert at The Media League, Ovadia Cohen brings a wealth of experience in supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and small ventures. With deep expertise in SaaS, Media Cloud, and Sports D2C Streaming, he excels at aligning stakeholders to drive growth and market success. His leadership spans both private and public sectors, where he has helped businesses refine strategies, scale operations, and navigate critical transitions. Ovadia’s strategic insights and ability to connect opportunities make him a trusted advisor for companies looking to innovate, expand, and establish a strong competitive presence in the media and entertainment landscape. 

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Ted Malone

Consumer Devices and User Experiences authority projecting global innovation from experiences to monetization. 

Ted Malone is The Media League’s authority on M&E consumer devices and user experience. With a background in product strategy and innovation, he drives solutions that enhance user engagement and global demand growth. His expertise in designing and launching intuitive, high-performance digital experiences ensures that businesses deliver compelling, user-centric solutions that lead the industry forward. 

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Maria Ingold

M&E AI Innovator and thought-leader guides M&E with a future-forward approach to differentiate. 

Maria Ingold is The Media League’s top innovator in AI-driven media and entertainment solutions. With extensive experience as a CTO and strategist, she has pioneered AI monetization strategies, and led global engineering efforts, and delivered profitable streaming services for industry giants like Disney and Sony. Her ability to merge artificial intelligence with media business models helps companies innovate, differentiate, and maximize profitability. Maria’s forward-thinking mindset ensures The Media League remains at the cutting edge of technology, guiding media enterprises toward future-proofed solutions that redefine the industry. 

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David Cohen

MARKETING STRATEGY: Video Production & Live Sports tech strategist making brands uniquely competitive in any environment.

David Cohen is a seasoned Marketing Strategist at The Media League, specializing in video production and live sports technology. With over two decades of experience, he has helped brands craft compelling campaigns, position themselves as industry leaders, and navigate complex M&A environments. His expertise in media marketing strategy makes him a critical asset in maintaining The Media League’s competitive edge, driving business growth, and maximizing audience engagement. 

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Keith Lissak

M&E Marketing & Communications master unleashing brand potential with crisp messages.

Keith Lissak leads Marketing Communications and GTM efforts at The Media League. Leveraging more than two decades of experience in M&E technology marketing and communications, he has played a pivotal role in launching transformative digital media solutions for top-tier companies, including Tektronix, Harris and Harmonic. Keith’s expertise in crafting compelling marketing strategies ensures that The Media League’s clients maximize their brand potential, reach key audiences, and drive business success.

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Adam Davies

Expert B2B ABM Marketer generates demand by always reaching the targeted M&E persona.

As The Media League’s Marketing & Demand Generation expert, Adam Davies brings a wealth of experience in B2B Pay TV, Video, and Media technology. With a strong background in data-driven marketing, ad tech, and AI-powered campaigns, he excels at activating key media audiences and driving demand. Adam’s expertise in creating and executing revenue-generating marketing strategies ensures that businesses achieve high-impact results in an increasingly competitive landscape. 

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Roger Pitton

Streaming and Media Cloud pragmatic product expert implementing marketable solutions in any environment. 

 Roger Pitton is The Media League’s go-to expert for Streaming and Media Cloud product strategies. With experience launching eight major consumer services as an operator and technology vendor, he has a pragmatic, market-driven approach to product development. Roger ensures that businesses implement effective, scalable solutions tailored to today’s evolving media landscape His hands-on expertise, as customer or vendor, in building innovative, customer-focused products makes him a key player in The Media League’s strategic initiatives. 

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Robert Gambino

FAST, Ad-Tech, D2C Streaming, and SaaS Cloud Solution Expert delivering winning market strategies, always. 

Robert Gambino is The Media League’s go-to expert in product strategy and go-to-market execution, specializing in FAST, Ad-Tech, and Streaming Technologies. With over 20 years of experience, he has guided businesses through digital transformation, helping them scale with cloud-based solutions and optimize their technology stacks. Passionate about innovation and collaboration, Rob thrives in solving complex business challenges, making technology work smarter, and driving impactful results. His expertise in market strategy ensures that The Media League delivers winning solutions that align with shifting industry dynamics and evolving consumer expectations. 

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Sudeep Bose

Sports, Streaming, and SaaS Media Cloud pioneer driving industry transformation towards new generation experiences. 

As a Product & GTM specialist at The Media League, Sudeep Bose brings over 27 years of experience in media and entertainment solutions. His expertise spans video service providers, content creation, and production across global markets. A pioneer in sports, streaming, and SaaS media cloud transformation, Sudeep is instrumental in shaping next-generation entertainment experiences. His strategic insight into the evolving digital media landscape helps businesses stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry. 

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Simon Trudelle

B2B Distribution and Security/CMS visionary with the strongest market acumen for actionable market strategies.

Simon Trudelle leads B2B Marketing & GTM strategy at The Media League, focusing on distribution, security, and CMS solutions. With a strong track record in product and marketing strategy, he has helped technology companies define business visions, develop innovative products, and execute monetization strategies. His deep market acumen ensures actionable, high-impact strategies for clients, enabling them to navigate the competitive media and entertainment space with confidence. 

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Timothy Hughan

Empowering M&E Sales with the knowledge, tools & content for peak effectiveness. 

Timothy Hughan is The Media League’s Sales Enablement specialist, arming M&E sales operations with the knowledge, tools, and content needed for maximum effectiveness. With expertise in video delivery, streaming monetization, and workflow optimization, he specializes in pre-sales support, technical sales, and solution design, driving adoption and revenue growth in OTT and CMS environments. His ability to bridge technical and business needs ensures that companies leverage cutting-edge media solutions for sustained success. 

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Robin Wilson

M&E Technology & Emerging Standards with the foresight to guide business strategically.

As a Business Development expert at The Media League, Robin Wilson is a recognized M&E technology expert. With a deep understanding of industry trends and emerging standards, he possesses the ability to “read the tea leaves” and strategically position businesses for growth & success. His expertise in evaluating emerging technologies while setting strategic directions ensures that companies stay well ahead of the curve. Robin’s ability to translate complex technology landscapes into actionable business insights makes him a critical asset in guiding companies through the ever-evolving media ecosystem.

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Kelly Foster

Create thought leadership-driven marketing communications programs that take the message to the market via the most effective channels.

As The Media League’s Marketing Communications expert, Kelly Foster has been creating and executing branding and marketing programs for M&E technology companies for decades. By understanding the issues and topics that go beyond the technology, she develops a brand narrative that positions companies to “punch above their weight.” Kelly recognizes the critical role of technology partner ecosystems and has built industry-recognized initiatives that optimize visibility and thought leadership.

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