Leitch Technology Corporation has appointed Tim Thorsteinson as president and chief executive. Thorsteinson joins Leitch after leaving his position at Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions where he was responsible for the broadcast product line. Formerly the president of the video and networking division of Tektronix, Thorsteinson also ran its subsidiary company Grass Valley Group (GVG). During his time at Tektronix, he oversaw the sale of the GVG business to a private investor group, taking up the post of chief executive and chief operating officer of GVG until its acquisition by Thomson. Thorsteinson will be based in Toronto.
Leitch Technology Corporation has appointed Tim Thorsteinson as president and chief executive. Thorsteinson joins Leitch after leaving his position at Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions where he was responsible for the broadcast product line. Formerly the president of the video and networking division of Tektronix, Thorsteinson also ran its subsidiary company Grass Valley Group (GVG). During his time at Tektronix, he oversaw the sale of the GVG business to a private investor group, taking up the post of chief executive and chief operating officer of GVG until its acquisition by Thomson. Thorsteinson will be based in Toronto.