The Alliance for IP Media Solutions announced a newly elected 2020–2021 board of directors that will lead the organization’s effort toward a standards-based IP infrastructure for professional media.
The organization re-elected AIMS Chairman of the Board Michael Cronk of Grass Valley, Vice Chair Steve Reynolds of Imagine Communications and Chief Financial Officer Andreas Hilmer of Lawo. Newly elected board members are Terry Holton of Yamaha and Andrew Starks of Macnica.
“With the pace of IP adoption and innovation accelerating, our work to educate the broadcast and Pro AV markets is as more important than ever,” said Cronk. “Terry and Andrew both have contributed enormously to the success of AIMS in promoting a common set of standards for IP media transport across the media and entertainment industry. We welcome them to the AIMS board, where they’ll help us to carry on this critical work.”
Terry Holton has served as AIMS audio chair, leading a number of initiatives and AIMS participation in several audio events. He was previously general manager of the Yamaha R&D Centre in London. He is now a consultant specializing in professional media networking solutions and represents Yamaha in AIMS.
Andrew Starks is the director of product management for Macnica, where he leads the company’s standards efforts. His prior experience includes co-founding Tightrope Media Systems. There he collaborated to design and market multiple award-winning products in Pro AV and broadcast as the company’s CMO.
AIMS elects board members annually. Their terms start immediately.