Avid Technology is an American technology and multimedia company founded in August 1987 by Bill Warner, based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Information Technology

Avid Technology

Deb Sanders

Mr. Perillo joined Avid as Vice President of Global Supply Chain in 2017, bringing over 25 years’ experience in hardware and software technology supply chain management.

Dave Perillo

Ken Gayron is currently the CFO & EVP at [Avid Technology](/org/avid-technology). Ken has previously served as the Interim CEO and CFO at Numerex Corp, where they successfully managed a public turnaround of Numerex's business model. This culminated in a succesful merger with [Sierra Wireless](/org/sierra-wireless) which was unamiously approved by over 99% of public shareholders. As a result, Ken Gayron delivered a 15% shareholder return over the two-year period. Ken was also responsible for Numerex's Global Financial Organization, including accounting, SEC reporting, financial planning, tax, treasury, capital markets and investor relations.

Prior to Numerex, Ken Gayron served as the Chief Financial Officer at Osmotica Pharmaceutical Corp. During their three-year tenure, they drove 300% improvement in profitability and created $300 million in Enterprise Value. Ken also lead a strategic M&A exit with the CEO which resulted in a $650 million valuation.

Ken Gayron began their career as the VP Finance and Treasurer at Sensus. Ken then became the Treasurer at [Nuance Communications](/org/nuance-communications).

Ken Gayron received their MBA in finance from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and their Bachelor of Science in finance from [Boston College](/org/boston-college).

Ken Gayron reports to Jeff Rosica, President, CEO & Director. They are on a team with Kathy-Anne McManus - Chief Customer Experience Officer & SVP, Global Customer Solutions & Services, Joyce Butler - CHRO & SVP, and Tom Cordiner - CRO & SVP.

Ken Gayron

Tom Cordiner is currently the CRO & SVP at [Avid Technology](/org/avid-technology), and has previously held various other positions in companies such as [Technicolor](/org/technicolor), Cable & Wireless, and EMC Corporation. Tom started their career in 1991 as the International Sales Director for St Ives Group Plc and has since then amassed over 20 years of experience in sales and business development. Tom is a highly experienced and successful businessman, with a proven track record in leading and growing businesses. Tom is a strategic thinker and an excellent communicator, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, partners, and employees.

Tom Cordiner completed a MA Hons in German & International Relations at the University of St Andrews. Tom then completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Leadership Program at [Glasgow Caledonian University](/org/glasgow-caledonian-university). Finally, they completed a Finance for Senior Executives program at [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school).

Tom Cordiner works with Kathy-Anne McManus - Chief Customer Experience Officer & SVP, Global Customer Solutions & Services, Ken Gayron - CFO & EVP, and Dave Perillo - SVP, Operations & Supply Chain. Their manager is Jeff Rosica, President, CEO & Director.

Tom Cordiner

David Toomey is the current General Manager of Audio & Music Solutions and SVP at [Avid Technology](/org/avid-technology). Prior to their current position, David was the Director of Strategy at [Magento Commerce](/org/magento-commerce) from March 2016 to June 2018. In their previous role, David was responsible for developing and executing digital strategies for global Fortune 500 companies which increased YoY channel revenue by an average of 30%. Additionally, David was able to reduce channel operating expenses by an average of 25% by streamlining vendor footprints and removing operational complexity.

Under David's direction, customer experiences were unified across digital and traditional retail for multi-brand merchants which increased conversion by an average of 22%. David also designed digital solutions that leveraged best in breed technologies to enhance product, content and marketing strategies. Furthermore, David partnered with the CTO/CIO to leverage technology to drive market growth and expansion by centralizing core digital platforms.

As the Director of Strategy, David was responsible for defining the strategy for channel optimization, organizational planning, roadmap strategy, ecommerce operations and international expansion. Some of David's key accomplishments include building an in-house Professional Services group for the leader in Digital Commerce, which was awarded 2017 Magic Quadrant by Gartner Inc. Within 12 months, David grew services 3x representing over 80% in annual services revenue. Additionally, within 6-months of launching the Professional Services practice, David executed the largest deal in company history with a major Middle Eastern enterprise. Lastly, David established the #1 revenue generating strategic partnership deal in company history with a leading open-source software enterprise.

David Toomey has an Executive MBA in Business Administration, Management and Operations from the [University of Connecticut](/org/university-of-connecticut) School of Business, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Marketing and Communications from the [University of Connecticut](/org/university-of-connecticut).

Their manager is Jeff Rosica, President, CEO & Director. David Toomey works with Kathy-Anne McManus - Chief Customer Experience Officer & SVP, Global Customer Solutions & Services, Ken Gayron - CFO & EVP, and Kevin Riley - CTO & SVP.

David Toomey

Joyce Butler is the Chief Human Resources Officer and SVP at [Avid Technology](/org/avid-technology). Joyce has over 25 years of experience in the Human Resources field. Prior to joining Avid, Joyce was the Senior Director of HR at PTC. Joyce has also held HR leadership positions at [Unispace](/org/unispace), [Hasbro](/org/hasbro), Lifespan, Citizens Bank, and Boston Financial Data Services. Joyce began their career as a Senior Professional Development Specialist at [AT&T](/org/att).

Joyce Butler has a certificate in HR management from [Bentley University](/org/bentley-university), a bachelor's degree in hospitality sales and meeting management from Johnson & Wales University, and a master's degree in training and organizational development from [Lesley University](/org/lesley-university). Joyce also has a graduate certificate in executive coaching from [William James College](/org/william-james-college). Joyce is certified by the Cape Cod Institute in organizational effectiveness and by VitalSmarts in crucial conversations. Joyce is also certified by [FranklinCovey](/org/franklincovey) in focus and by the Hogan Assessment Systems in Hogan Assessments.

They are on a team with Alessandra Melloni - General Counsel, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer & SVP, Ken Gayron - Chief Financial Officer & EVP, and Tim Claman - GM, Video & Media Solutions & SVP. Joyce Butler reports to Jeff Rosica, President, CEO & Director.

Joyce Butler

Alessandra Melloni is the General Counsel, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer & SVP at [Avid Technology](/org/avid-technology). Prior to their current role, they served as an attorney at Axiom from July 2011 to August 2014. Alessandra also worked as an associate at Vinson and Elkins from February 2008 to October 2010 and Fried Frank from June 2004 to January 2008. Alessandra began their career as an associate at [Sullivan & Cromwell LLP](/org/sullivan-cromwell-llp) from September 2002 to June 2004.

Alessandra Melloni attended the University of Vienna, where they earned their Magistra Juris in law. Alessandra then went on to earn their LL.M. at New York University School of Law.

Alessandra Melloni works with Ken Gayron - Chief Financial Officer & EVP, Kevin Riley - Chief Technology Officer & SVP, and Tom Cordiner - CRO & SVP. Their manager is Jeff Rosica, President, CEO & Director.

Alessandra Melloni

Nancy Hawthorne is the current director at [Avid Technology](/org/avid-technology). Nancy has also previously worked as the CEO of Clerestory LLC, the Chief Financial Officer of Continental Cablevision, and the Sr. Acct. Manager at Citibank. Nancy has over 20 years of experience working in various businesses and organizations.

Nancy Hawthorne holds a certificate in leadership coaching from [Georgetown University](/org/georgetown-university), an MBA from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school), and a BA in English from [Wellesley College](/org/wellesley-college).

Nancy Hawthorne

Tim Claman is the GM, Video, Post and Storage Solutions & SVP at Avid. He joined Avid in 2016 as Vice President, Platform & Solutions. Prior, he served as Chief Technology Officer at Quantel.

Tim Claman

Mr. Wallace retired as the President and CEO of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Inc., a global provider of digital services and technology solutions for content creation and delivery, after serving in this position from 2015 to November 2019. He remains active in the M&E space, consulting in the media technology sector, and serves on the board of Linus Technologies, an early-stage technology company focused on video virtualization.  Prior to joining Deluxe, Mr. Wallace worked from 1988 to 2015 at [NBCUniversal](/org/nbcuniversal), Inc. in several capacities, including as the President of Operations and Technical Services for [NBCUniversal](/org/nbcuniversal) and as President of the Television Stations Division.


John P. Wallace

Mr. Westley is the Chief Financial Officer of CuriosityStream Inc. He was a managing partner at Blum Capital Partners, L.P., a public and private equity investment firm, from 2012 until March 2022 and has nearly 30 years of experience in financial services working with media and technology companies. His prior experience includes serving as a managing director in the Technology and Media Groups at Salomon Smith Barney, partner and head of the media and internet investment banking at ThinkEquity Partners, LLC, and managing director and head of media and internet banking at North Point Advisors. He was also a member of the board and a member of the audit committee of Payless Holdings, LLC, a member of the board of Tideline Marine Group, an alternate member of the board of Xtralis Group Holdings Limited, and a board observer at CuriosityStream, LLC.


Peter M. Westley

Jeff Rosica is currently the President, CEO, and Director of [Avid Technology](/org/avid-technology), and has previous experience working in executive positions at [Grass Valley](/org/grass-valley) and Thomson [Grass Valley](/org/grass-valley). He currently manages a team of 9 individuals at [Avid Technology](/org/avid-technology).

Jeff Rosica

Kevin Riley is the Chief Technology Officer at Avid. He joined Avid in November of 2020.

Prior, Kevin served as the Chief Technology Officer and EVP, Advanced R&D at Ribbon Communications.

Avid Technology

Org chart

Teams

CEO and Executive Team

Leadership Team

Board of Directors

Discover similar companies