Bitmovin Appoints Ian Baglow as Co-Chief Executive Officer

Vienna, Austria, 10 February, 2026 - Leading video streaming technology provider Bitmovin today announced a strategic Bitmovin Co-CEO appointment, naming Ian Baglow as Co-Chief Executive Officer alongside existing CEO and Co-Founder Stefan Lederer. The new leadership structure is designed to support Bitmovin's continued global growth, deepen customer and partner relationships, and accelerate innovation across its video streaming platform.

Under the new model, Baglow will lead Bitmovin's day-to-day operations and commercial execution, working closely with customers and partners worldwide. Lederer will continue to focus on long-term strategy, market evolution, and the next generation of Bitmovin's technology portfolio.

Bitmovin Co-CEO Appointment Reflects Continued Growth and Scale

The Bitmovin Co-CEO appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the company as demand for high-quality, scalable video streaming infrastructure continues to grow across media, entertainment, and service provider markets.

Baglow joined Bitmovin in 2021 as Chief Revenue Officer, where he played a central role in strengthening customer retention, expanding enterprise adoption, and driving new customer acquisition. In 2024, his responsibilities expanded when he was appointed President, Chief Revenue and Operations Officer, overseeing both commercial strategy and operational execution.

With this promotion, Baglow brings deep operational leadership to the Co-CEO role, supporting Bitmovin's evolution from high-growth scale-up to a mature, global video technology leader.

Ian Baglow's Experience Supports Bitmovin's Co-CEO Structure

Prior to joining Bitmovin, Baglow held senior executive positions at BAE Systems and SilverSky, where he led teams through periods of transformation, international expansion, and product diversification. His experience spans enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and complex global operations - skills that directly support Bitmovin's ambitions in the competitive video streaming market.

Commenting on the Bitmovin Co-CEO appointment, Ian Baglow said:

"I'm honored to be appointed as Co-CEO and to continue working closely with Stefan, who I have great admiration and respect for. This shared leadership model allows us to combine our highly complementary strengths to take Bitmovin to the next level. I look forward to strengthening our market position, deepening customer relationships, and supporting Bitmovin's long-term growth."

Co-Founder Stefan Lederer on the Bitmovin Co-CEO Appointment

Stefan Lederer, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Bitmovin, added:

"Ian has played a key role in Bitmovin's growth over recent years, and I firmly believe this Co-CEO structure sets us up for sustainable success. With Ian leading day-to-day operations and partner engagement, I can focus more on strategic initiatives and the future of our technology - areas I'm extremely excited about."

The Bitmovin Co-CEO appointment reflects the company's commitment to building a leadership structure that scales alongside its technology, customer base, and global footprint.

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About Bitmovin

Bitmovin is a leading provider of video streaming solutions for global digital media companies and service providers. The company has been at the forefront of industry innovation and all major developments in the digital video streaming industry.

Bitmovin built the world's first commercial adaptive streaming player and deployed the first software-defined encoding service that runs on any cloud platform. Its cloud-native technology offers the most flexible and scalable media encoding, playback, and analytics solutions available with unparalleled device reach, ease of integration, and world-class customer support.

Bitmovin customers benefit from optimized operations, reduced time-to-market, and the best viewer experience possible. Bitmovin is based in Denver and Klagenfurt, Austria, with offices in Vienna, London and Berlin. The company has over 400 customers across the globe including DAZN, Fox, MBC Group, Astro, BBC and Warner Brothers Discovery. For more information, visit https://www.bitmovin.com.