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Telestream names Alex Keighley as chief revenue officer
Mumbai: Telestream, the global leader in workflow automation, media processing, and video quality, today announces the appointment of Alex Keighley as chief revenue officer. Reporting to Telestream CEO, Rhonda Bassett-Spiers, Keighley will lead Telestream’s global sales teams and play a pivotal role as the organization looks to scale and execute its strategic roadmap.
For the past 30 years, Keighley has held senior positions with media owners and news organizations such as AP, News International, and Reuters, as well as playing a significant role in the growth of well-known technology brands, including Avid, Bitcentral, and Grass Valley. He brings a proven track record of steering successful regional and global sales teams through periods of growth and building strategic relationships with clients and partners. Since joining Telestream in December 2020, Keighley has led the Telestream US sales team, working with customers across the whole spectrum of networks, studios, live and post-production companies, station groups, and streamers.
Telestream CEO Rhonda Bassett-Spiers said: “The global media landscape is constantly evolving, and Telestream stands side-by-side with our customers to turn increasingly complex challenges into opportunities together. We are working hard to be the partner for change, and no one is better placed than Alex Keighley to spearhead our global sales efforts. Alex brings a special combination of broadcast and media technology experience that enables him to map our innovation and solutions to customers’ needs today and the future, putting them at the center of everything we do.”
Telestream chief revenue officer Alex Keighley said: “I’m excited to be leading Telestream’s global sales efforts at such a crucial moment in our expansion and growth. Telestream has a deep track record of delivering the results our global customers and partners want, with the value they expect and the pace they need to succeed. Powered by best-in-class technology and deep industry knowledge, I look forward to guiding our diverse sales teams as we continue to deliver solutions that help shape and unlock the future of media workflows from content creation and production to distribution and monetization.”
Based in California, US, Keighley replaces Benjamin Desbois, who has left the company to take up a senior position within the broadcast industry.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
