Sheffield, UK-based video title production solutions company ZOOtech has expanded the depth and experience of its sales management team with the addition of two appointments to ZOOtech Business Development.

As Vice President of International Sales, Graeme McNeil is responsible for identifying and developing new partners and customers for ZOOtech’s line of software technologies that deliver substantial time and cost savings for DVD-Video title producers including its Templated Authoring System (TAS) and Regionalization Tool.

McNeil has 12 years of experience in the music and film industry including a key role at Technicolor as International Licensee Manager. Prior to this, McNeil developed and led a successful international DVD manufacturing and production organization. He brings extensive international and studio experience to this new role. McNeil is based in London and will initiate the new international role with a visit to Mumbai, India in April for Disc-Tech 2007.

As UK Account Manager, Michelle Fundament is responsible for managing and developing ZOOtech’s interactive DVD business in the UK. Fundament comes to ZOOtech from Warner Home Video where she was Sales Manager selling Warner’s interactive DVD products into UK retail.

With 10 years of DVD sales experience with Warner Home Video and Universal Studios, Michelle has extensive experience in the UK consumer retail market and understands the challenges faced by publishers. Michelle will be based in the corporate headquarters in Sheffield.

“We're building strength and expertise into our management team as we ramp up to meet the growing needs for video producers to increase profits and reduce video title production times," said Stuart Green, Chief Executive Officer. "We've carefully chosen highly qualified individuals with deep business experience and proven track records in the video production industry. These additions to the global management team will accelerate ZOOtech's efforts to develop and deliver the best solutions worldwide."

Story filed 15.04.07