Telestream names Desbois CEO

Telestream has named Benjamin Desbois as its new CEO, starting 1 July.

Desbois is promoted from chief growth and strategy officer, a role he has held since February 2025. He was also at Telestream as chief revenue officer for three years until 2023, and has held senior roles at Backlight, Avid and Dalet during over 25 years in the industry.

Current CEO Dan Castles, who is also a co-founder of Telestream will move to executive chair of the company. In his new role, Castles will support Desbois, the Board, and the executive leadership team on strategic direction, customer relationships, and long-term value creation. The rest of the leadership team will stay as it is. 

Castles said: “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. 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 said: “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. 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.”