Executive Director, Video Platform - Head of Commerical, Americas at Comcast Technology Solutions
📍 Vienna, Virginia, United States
Mitch Askenas is a media technology pioneer with three decades of experience, currently serving as Executive Director at Comcast Technology Solutions. With a background from the University at Albany and dual expertise in engineering and sales, he leads his team in driving revenue for OTT and streaming video. Colleagues describe him as strategic, intelligent, and dedicated.
A true innovator in interactive TV, Mitch holds multiple patents for his contributions to advancing video technology, including one for a cloud-based TV distribution system.
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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Executive Director, Video Platform - Head of Commerical, Americas
Job Level
Senior
Location
Vienna, Virginia, United States
Personality Overview
How Mitch shows up
Fast But Thoughtful
Risk Tolerant
Objective Evaluator
They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.
Priorities
Topics Mitch cares about
OTT Streaming Strategy
He actively discusses Comcast's "Ingest once, deliver everywhere" strategy and how to adapt to evolving viewer consumption habits in podcasts and industry panels.
AI in Sports Media
As a recent panelist on AI and automation in sports content, he is focused on how new technologies can help producers meet modern fan demand.
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Career
Work history
10-2017
Executive Director, Video Platform - Head of Commerical, Americas
Comcast Technology Solutions
5-2015 - 10-2017
Managing Partner
nathanCore
5-2013 - 5-2015
SVP Commercial (Sales), Americas - OTT Platforms
Piksel Inc.
12-2008 - 4-2013
Vice President Business Development, Video Service Providers
Miranda Technologies
5-2006 - 10-2008
Co-Founder & SVP Sales and Business Development
Natis Communications Corp
In the press
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