Departing Zixi CEO Gordon Brooks will continue to play an active role as Executive Chairman.
Zixi, the provider of IP-based live video transport and observability software, has announced the appointment of Marc Aldrich as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2024. Aldrich succeeds Gordon Brooks, who has led the company for over seven years and played a pivotal role in establishing Zixi as the market leader in live video delivery over IP at scale. Brooks will continue to play an active role in the company as Executive Chairman. Zixi is supported by Clearhaven Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, following their June 2024 partnership.
Aldrich brings extensive experience in scaling technology businesses to his new role. Prior to joining Zixi, Aldrich was CEO of ThinkAnalytics and previously served as General Manager of the Media & Entertainment Industry Business Unit at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he developed AWS’s M&E division over five years. Aldrich also held senior leadership positions at Cisco, where he managed service provider strategy and business relationships in the Americas for media, cable and telecom sectors, while overseeing Cisco’s global service provider video architecture.
Gordon Brooks said: “Zixi has already built a reputation for innovation and reliability supporting high value media workflows across our industry. I worked closely with Marc for five years while he was at AWS and experienced his integrity and broad industry knowledge firsthand. Marc’s experience is exactly what we sought to propel the business into next-level growth. I look forward to my close collaboration with Marc and continued partnership with the Clearhaven Partners team.”
Michelle Noon, Founder and Managing Partner of Clearhaven Partners, added: “I’m delighted to welcome Marc to Zixi as CEO. His experience scaling media technology businesses is a perfect fit for Zixi at its current growth inflection point. I’m equally excited to continue to work with Gordon Brooks in his capacity as Executive Chairman. Over nearly the past decade, Gordon has been instrumental in Zixi’s innovation and growth across broadcast, enterprise, OTT and other market segments and the Company will continue to benefit from his insights and perspective.”
Marc Aldrich stated: “It’s an honour to join Zixi as CEO. I’ve known and admired Zixi for many years, notably in my prior role at AWS. Zixi’s differentiated software has widespread applicability for reliable, cost-efficient software supporting media transport workflows and orchestration of high value content. There’s enormous continued potential for Zixi in its next phase as we expand market presence and drive adoption to support our customers’ business objectives. I look forward to working with Clearhaven Partners and Gordon as we embark on this next chapter.”
Zixi’s platform is trusted for delivering live, broadcast-quality video globally by simplifying the complexities of IP contribution and delivery. With advanced AI, analytics and telemetry, Zixi offers unmatched reliability and ultra-low latency for live IP video transport. The platform orchestrates complex workflows and provides advanced monitoring, serving more than 1,400 customers and 400 integrated partners, including prominent names such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, FOX and the NHL.
Zixi’s solutions are relied upon by broadcasters, OTT providers, sports leagues, cable operators and enterprises worldwide, ensuring secure, high-quality video delivery over any IP network. With Aldrich at the helm, Zixi is poised to continue its legacy of innovation and excellence in the live video streaming industry.
