Thomas Birner joins Qvest Media

As the new Head of Sales UK & Nordics, Thomas Birner (48) will be responsible for the development and implementation of Qvest Media’s sales strategies in the UK and Northern Europe. Further, he will also continue expanding the Business Development unit. In his new role, he will strengthen the international growth of the company and deepen customer and business relationships, thereby consolidating Qvest Media’s position as a leading systems architect for broadcasting and media technology. As part of this process, Birner will be entrusted with creating market analyses and revenue forecasts, and will be closely involved in developing market- and customer-related products and services.

“I have always been in regular contact with Qvest Media, even in my previous positions at various tech firms. It is obvious that Qvest Media is currently among the most successful companies in our business. The company is characterised by its massive dynamism, team spirit, entrepreneurship and will to change, which are all important motives for my re-orientation,” says Thomas Birner about his move to Qvest Media.

“Thomas Birner has gained years of experience in the media industry. He has outstanding expertise in the areas of Sales and Business Development and a sense for trends and innovations which he uses to delight customers and partners in the United Kingdom and the Nordic markets,” says Daniel Url, Managing Director at Qvest Media. Previously, Birner was Director of Sales Central Europe & Middle East for Snell Advanced Media.

About Qvest Media
Qvest Media is a world leading systems architect in the fields of broadcasting and media technology, specializing in the television, media and telecommunications industries. The company has locations in Cologne, Berlin, Munich, Paris, Schaffhausen, Dubai and Singapore with a team of over 200 employees. With a powerful spectrum of services consisting of consulting & development, systems integration and service & support, Qvest Media offers 360° expertise in the design, development, implementation and operational support of media technology infrastructures. With its business unit professional products, Qvest Media has specialized in the selection and distribution of AV and broadcasting IT products. Its partner network in this field includes the most innovative and important hardware and software manufacturers. Qvest Media is also one of the biggest suppliers of dry-hire equipment and systems solutions for live broadcasting of events, sports and entertainment. Today, Qvest’s customer base includes eminent international broadcasters, telco providers and media networks such as ARD and ZDF, Sky, RTL, Al Arab, SRG, Al Jazeera, MediaCorp, beIN SPORTS, Dubai Media Incorporated, SES ASTRA, Deutsche Telekom, Etisalat, Turner Broadcasting, etc.