MobiTV names Fernandes CTO
May 8, 2013
MobiTV, a specialist in enabling delivery of live and on-demand TV everywhere, has elevated Vice President of Technology Cedric Fernandes to chief technology officer. Over the past eight years, Fernandes has been one of the company’s key technologists helping to drive innovation in the delivery of media to all connected screens. Most recently, in his post as vice president of technology, he oversaw the direction of the company’s connected media platform, OEM partnerships and R&D efforts, among other responsibilities. Fernandes has been working closely with former CTO Kay Johansson who has moved into a strategic advisory role to support Fernandes and to help the company continue to drive the future of television.
“Cedric has played an instrumental role at the company for nearly a decade,” said Charlie Nooney, chairman and chief executive officer at MobiTV. “His passion and commitment for delivering true TV everywhere experiences makes him an ideal fit for this position. In his newly expanded role, he’ll direct the company’s technology strategy including leading the development and deployment of our end-to-end connected media platform so we can continue offering the most innovative solutions to the market.”
Prior to MobiTV, Fernandes served as chief information officer at NetPace.