Cristiano Benzi

EUTELSAT 

Cristiano Benzi is SVP Global – Professional Video at Eutelsat, the global Satellite Operator based in Paris. 

Cristiano is an expert in TV Production and broadcasting technologies and during his 24 years spent within Eutelsat has held positions in Procurement, Operations, Marketing and Product Development, Sales and Sales Support. 

Prior to joining Eutelsat Cristiano has worked for 7 years as a researcher for RAI Radio Televisione Italiana, specializing in the design of future Broadcasting Systems and supporting the development of the DVB set of Standards. 

Cristiano represents Eutelsat at the DVB Steering Board, is Administrator of the French FAVN (Forum Audiovisuel Numérique) and served as the Chairman of the Italian HD Forum during a 3-year mandate.