Pixellot CEO Alon Werber Steps Down After A Decade
Pixellot has announced a significant leadership transition after Alon Werber informed the Board of Directors of his decision to step down as CEO.
Doron Gerstel, a seasoned executive known for leading companies such as Perion Network, Panaya, Nolio, Syneron and Zend Technologies, has been appointed new CEO, effective immediately.
“After nearly a decade as CEO, I have decided to move on to other challenges,” said Alon Werber.
“I do so with gratitude to everyone who made our success possible, and with a deep sense of accomplishment.
“It was a privilege to lead the company that pioneered and became the market leader in automated sports video and data solutions.
“Pixellot is stronger than ever, with over 40,000 systems deployed across 80 countries, streaming 150,000 games monthly across 19 sports.
“Thanks to Pixellot, countless families can watch talented young athletes engage in the character-building activities that sports represent.”
Ronen Nir, Managing Director at PSG and a board member of Pixellot, said: “Pixellot’s Board of Directors is deeply grateful to Alon for his leadership and strategic vision over the past decade. His dedication has been instrumental in driving Pixellot to its current success.
“We are extremely happy with Doron Gerstel joining us as CEO. Doron’s extensive experience and track record in building world-class teams, creating performance cultures, and driving transformative growth across a variety of industries and verticals make him the ideal person to lead Pixellot into its next exciting chapter.”
Doron Gerstel expressed excitement on taking on his new role, stating: “I knew that it would take a profound opportunity to bring me off the bench, and running Pixellot is precisely that position.
“I am honoured to join Pixellot, a company that has invented and scaled new technologies that enable what’s happening on the field to be streamed to millions of fans worldwide.
“Sports play an essential role in teaching us the importance of preparation, resilience, healthy competition and the power of community.
“Alon and his team have done a tremendous job building a platform that empowers sports organisations everywhere. I look forward to working closely with the talented team at Pixellot to create new growth opportunities and drive the value we bring to our partners, customers, and the broader sports community.”
Pixellot recently achieved significant milestones, solidifying its leadership in automated sports broadcasting. The company surpassed 5 million live games streamed, demonstrating its global reach and scale, and launched a new highlight service alongside the Pixellot Air NXT, an advanced portable unit.
Strategic distribution partnerships were formed with NBC Sports Next’s SportsEngine to enhance youth sports coverage in the US, and its Automated Video Solutions products were approved by FIBA.
Image: Pixellot – Doron Gerstel
