Xstream hires thePlatform exec as sales chief

Jan Bertil Dahms

OTT and TV Everywhere technology provider Xstream has appointed former thePlatform exec Jan Bertil Dahms as global chief sales officer.

Dahms was previously sales director EMEA at thePlatform where he was responsible for expanding business and revenues in Europe. He has also held sales positions at Brightcove and eTracker.

Dahms will be based at Xstream’s headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and will work close with the senior executives on global growth strategy. He joins Xstream on February 1.

“I’m really pleased to have Jan on our team. Jan’s strong experience in the internet TV industry, broad international experience as well as his in-depth understanding of international markets, industry trends and dynamics, will strengthen our sales team and enable us to respond to the increasing demand for our services globally. I look forward to work with Jan- and with our entire management team as we continue to execute our global growth strategy,” said Frank Thorup, founder and CEO at Xstream.