Telstra Broadcast Services hires ESPN veteran to head business development for Americas

NEW YORK — Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS) announced today it has hired long-time ESPN director of technology Emory Strilkauskas (above) as head of business development for the Americas, responsible for expanding TBS’s professional broadcast and media portfolio across the United States, Canada and Latin America. “Strilkauskas will focus on strengthening relationships and developing new partnerships with international broadcasters, rights owners, channel partners and service providers,” reads a press release announcing his appointment. “As part of Telstra’s ambitious growth plans for the broadcast market, he will also work closely with product, network and engineering teams to bring the best of Telstra’s...