Steve Kruger joins Gravity Media as executive director of technology

Former ITV Studios Entertainment Chief Technology Officer Steve Kruger has joined Gravity Media as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer.

He will be based in the UK, leading Gravity Media’s technical function across the global operation, the company said.

His recent career highlights include designing and overseeing the layout of broadcast and remote post installations for ITV. the island of love during the pandemic.

Kruger has worked on some of the UK’s most ambitious television productions across a variety of genres: Reality (I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Hell’s Kitchen, Love Island), Sport (London Olympics) and broadcast live TV from very unusual locations (Saturday night takeout live from a cruise ship, i am a celebrity United States to Costa Rica, The survival of the fittest in remote South Africa).

Kruger’s appointment will further allow Gravity Media to focus on its post-production workflows and techniques, the company said.

Speaking of his new role, Kruger said: “Technology underpins everything Gravity Media does and ensures the company remains at the forefront of production, post-production and creative solutions. Working closely with John Newton, Eamonn Dowdall, Pete Newton, Steve Norris and the rest of our extremely talented team, my new role will enable Gravity Media to continue to provide the best service and technical support to every client and project worldwide. .

“I am extremely proud to join Gravity Media at such a pivotal time for the company as it continues its global expansion.” Today Post Times