Benjamin Desbois
About Benjamin Desbois
Benjamin Desbois serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Backlight, bringing extensive experience in the media technology sector. He has held various leadership roles at companies such as Dalet Digital Media Systems and Avid, where he developed sales strategies and built strategic partnerships.
Current Role at Backlight
Benjamin Desbois serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Backlight, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's operations and driving strategic initiatives to enhance performance and growth. His leadership aims to align operational processes with the company's objectives, ensuring effective execution of business strategies.
Previous Experience at Avid
Benjamin Desbois has held multiple senior roles at Avid, including Vice President of Americas Sales from 2018 to 2020, where he developed and executed sales strategies for various products. He also served as Sr Director of Global Strategic Accounts and Sr Director of Americas Media Markets in 2015 and 2017, respectively. His tenure at Avid contributed to significant revenue growth and market expansion.
Experience at Dalet Digital Media Systems
Desbois has extensive experience at Dalet Digital Media Systems, where he worked in various capacities from 2000 to 2011. His roles included Product Manager, Project Manager, General Manager for the Americas, and Head of Sales for EMEA/APAC. He played a key role in building strategic partnerships and scaling revenue, demonstrating a strong understanding of the media technology landscape.
Education at Mines Paris - PSL
Benjamin Desbois studied at Mines Paris - PSL from 1997 to 2000. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and management principles, which he has applied throughout his career in the media technology sector.
Career Development and Skills
Throughout his career, Benjamin Desbois has built a proven track record of scaling revenue from 5 to 200 million dollars annually. He has actively participated in restructuring and transitioning to new business models, demonstrating his ability to adapt to industry changes and drive growth. His deep understanding of the media technology landscape has enabled him to identify challenges and opportunities within the industry.