MONTREAL - Grass Valley (www.grassvalley.com) which is headquartered in Montreal and supported by Black Dragon Capital, has appointed Jon Wilson as its new chief executive officer. Formerly the company’s president and chief operating officer, Wilson will lead Grass Valley into its next phase of growth as part of a strategic plan that has been in place since he was brought into the company in late 2023 by its owner and executive chairman, Louis Hernandez Jr.
Hernandez will continue to play a key part in shaping Grass Valley’s long-term strategy while also supporting Wilson and the leadership team in achieving their growth objectives. Under the leadership of Hernandez, Grass Valley has undergone a considerable transformation and made large investments in technology, processes and people. As CEO, Wilson will lead the next phase of growth with a primary focus on delivering successful customer outcomes, led by technology solutions that enable media companies to maximize the value of their content, reduce technology costs, and optimize operations.