Nevada: Telestream, a global leader in media workflow technologies, has announced the appointment of Benjamin Desbois as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. Desbois, who currently serves as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at the company, will succeed co-founder and longtime CEO Dan Castles, who will transition to the role of Executive Chair of the Board.
The leadership transition is aimed at ensuring continuity, strengthening customer trust, and supporting Telestream’s long-term growth strategy as the media industry continues to evolve across live production, cloud, IP, automation, and AI-enabled workflows.
Desbois has worked closely with the company’s executive leadership team to sharpen Telestream’s strategic direction, deepen customer and partner engagement, and align its portfolio with the changing needs of modern media organisations.
“Telestream has always been built on trust – trust in our people, trust in our products, and trust in the customer relationships that have defined this company for nearly three decades,” said Dan Castles, co-founder and CEO of Telestream. “Benjamin understands that foundation deeply. He knows our customers, our markets, and our technology, and he brings the leadership experience and industry credibility needed to guide Telestream into its next chapter. I am confident he is the right person to lead the company forward, and I look forward to supporting him and the team in my role as Executive Chair.”
Desbois brings over two decades of experience in the media and entertainment technology sector. Before rejoining Telestream as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, he held senior leadership roles at Backlight, Avid Technology, and Dalet, where he led commercial, product, and strategic initiatives focused on media workflows, customer transformation, and business growth.
At Telestream, he has played a key role in advancing the company’s go-to-market strategy and strengthening its positioning among broadcasters, content owners, sports organisations, post-production teams, service providers, and enterprises worldwide.
“Telestream has an extraordinary legacy, and I am honored to take on this role at such an important moment for the company and the industry,” said Benjamin Desbois, incoming CEO of Telestream. “Dan and the team have built a company with deep customer trust and exceptional technology. As AI and cloud reshape how media is made and delivered, my focus is to build on that foundation while accelerating our innovation in intelligent, AI-driven, and cloud-native workflows, ensuring our customers have the agility and confidence they need to thrive in a changing media landscape.”
Castles will continue as CEO until the transition takes effect on July 1, after which he will support the company’s leadership team and Board in his role as Executive Chair, focusing on strategic direction, customer relationships, and long-term value creation.
Telestream stated that its existing executive leadership team will continue in their current roles, ensuring continuity for customers, partners, and employees during the transition.
