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Bitmovin names Ian Baglow as co-chief executive officer
Baglow to run daily operations as Stefan Lederer turns to strategy and technology
VIENNA: Video-streaming specialist Bitmovin has split the top job, elevating Ian Baglow to co-chief executive alongside co-founder Stefan Lederer in a leadership rejig aimed at accelerating growth and tightening customer and partner ties.
Under the new structure, Baglow will steer day-to-day operations and commercial execution, while Lederer will focus on long-range strategy, product direction and market development. The move formalises a division of labour already taking shape inside the company as it scales globally.
Baglow joined Bitmovin in 2021 as chief revenue officer, tasked with driving customer retention and new client wins. His remit widened in 2024 when he became president and chief revenue and operations officer, putting him at the centre of sales and operational strategy. Before Bitmovin, he held senior roles at BAE Systems and SilverSky, building a track record in scaling businesses, entering new markets and launching products.
“I’m honored to be appointed as co-chief executive, where I will of course continue to work closely with Stefan who I have great admiration and respect for,” says Baglow. “This shared leadership role will allow us to use our highly complementary skills and strengths to take Bitmovin to new levels, and I look forward to solidifying Bitmovin’s market position and contributing to its continued growth.”
Lederer casts the appointment as a natural next step in Bitmovin’s evolution. “Ian has played a key role in driving company growth in recent years, and I believe as co-chief executive, he will be integral to Bitmovin’s sustainable expansion and success,” he says. With Baglow handling operations and partnerships, Lederer plans to double down on “the next generation of our technology, as well as the strategic side of the business”.
Founded in Austria, Bitmovin has positioned itself as a core technology supplier to the streaming economy. It built what it describes as the world’s first commercial adaptive streaming player and launched a software-defined encoding service that runs across cloud platforms. Its cloud-native stack spans encoding, playback and analytics, with a pitch centred on scalability, device reach and ease of integration.
The group counts more than 400 customers worldwide, including DAZN, Fox, MBC Group, Astro, BBC and Warner Brothers Discovery. Headquartered in Denver and Klagenfurt, it also operates out of Vienna, London and Berlin.
As streaming matures into a fiercely competitive infrastructure business, Bitmovin’s dual-chief model signals a company intent on pairing technical ambition with commercial muscle. In a market where performance, scale and reliability decide winners, sharper leadership may prove as critical as sharper code.
e-commerce
Samsung Galaxy S26 series now available for instant delivery on Instamart
AI powered flagship phones start at Rs 87,999 with launch offers up to Rs 9,000.
MUMBAI: In the age of quick commerce, even flagship smartphones are learning to arrive at your doorstep at lightning speed. Instamart has partnered with Samsung to make the newly launched Galaxy S26 series available for instant purchase on the quick commerce platform, expanding the category beyond groceries and daily essentials into premium consumer electronics.
The Galaxy S26 lineup, which includes the S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26, is now available across several major Indian cities including Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Pune, among others.
The flagship series introduces several new features, led by what Samsung describes as the world’s first built in Privacy Display on a smartphone, available exclusively on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The display is designed to enhance privacy while unlocking a new class of screen experiences.
The devices also integrate agentic artificial intelligence designed to quietly manage routine tasks in the background, allowing users to focus on more meaningful interactions with their device.
Positioned as a major step forward in AI powered smartphones, the Galaxy S26 Ultra also introduces enhancements in areas such as nightography photography and Photo Assist tools, aimed at improving low light imaging and AI driven creative editing.
Through the partnership, Instamart is extending its quick commerce proposition to high value electronics, allowing customers to order the Galaxy S26 series and receive it almost instantly once sales go live.
The Galaxy S26 series will be available starting at Rs 87,999. As part of the launch offers on Instamart, customers can avail an instant discount of up to Rs 9,000 using an HDFC Bank credit card. Buyers can also opt for No Cost EMI options for up to 9 months.
The move reflects the growing overlap between quick commerce and consumer electronics, as platforms race to deliver not just groceries but also premium technology products with the same promise of speed and convenience.
