Tom Canavan Named President of Media Links

Bloomfield, CT,  February 18, 2014--Media Links Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan-based Media Global Links, a broadcast and network transport over IP solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Tom Canavan as President of its US subsidiary. Canavan replaces John Dale  who has been promoted into a global Product Management leadership role.

Canavan joins Media Links Inc. with over 25 years of recognized experience and accomplished business leadership in the media and technology industries. Amongst his notable accomplishments is the management and successful execution of well over US$1 Billion of global technology projects for many of the world's largest broadcasters, MSOs, cable companies and telecoms. Tom brings a wealth of cross-functional and diversified management skills to the Media Links Inc. team, focusing on growth and driven with a passion for excellence in customer service.

Most recently, Canavan served as Senior Vice President, Strategic Development & Services for Signiant, a leading provider of advanced file movement software for secure digital media exchange. During his tenure at Signiant, Tom was responsible for multiple customer facing roles including executive relationships; leadership of the professional services organization; and development of strategic relationships within the media & entertainment industry.
 
Previously, Canavan served as Executive Vice President, Systems & Technology Services for Ascent Media Group, where under his leadership he led and grew the professional services business (originally A.F. Associates) into a US$150 million diversified global organization. Mr. Canavan also served on the senior management team responsible for building Ascent Media into one of the world's largest suppliers of creative and technical services for media.

Canavan is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and an active member of the Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) and Sports Video Group (SVG).