Telstra Broadcast Services appoints Karen Clark as CEO

Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS) has named Karen Clark as its chief executive officer.

With a customer-focused approach, Clark’s leadership journey and track record of driving growth will guide TBS through its next phase as it continues to serve global broadcasters, media companies and sporting bodies with high-performance media networks and managed media services.

Clark brings more than 25 years of experience in the media, telecommunications, and technology industry, having served most recently as chief revenue officer (CRO) at TBS. She led pre-sales, sales and marketing teams across all regions and spearheaded initiatives that fuelled significant growth, providing reliable media services to its global customers. With extensive experience in strategic alliances and M&A, Clark has been pivotal in forming strong partnerships, most recently with BT Media & Broadcast, allowing TBS to address the industry’s most complex challenges and deliver services that set it apart.

“It is an honour and privilege to lead our exceptional TBS team at such an exciting time in the industry, and I am deeply passionate about the continued growth and success of the company,” said Clark. “The demand for high-performance media solutions continues to develop, and our focus remains on delivering innovative, fit-for-purpose managed services and solutions that meet our customers’ evolving needs.”

Clark is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion, particularly through her involvement with Rise, SVGW Women in Sports Production, and adjacent work with the SMPTE and IBC councils. As one of the few female CEOs in the media technology space, Clark sees diverse perspectives as essential for the company’s success.

Under her leadership, Clark aims to advance TBS’s global agenda, launch market-ready 5G media solutions, sustain significant growth, and showcase TBS’s value through a steadfast commitment to customers.

Her priorities include continuing the legacy of her predecessor, Andreas Eriksson, who led TBS to global success over the past five years. “The past few years have been remarkable, and I’m thrilled to build on the strong foundation we’ve established. We’ve taken risks, driven growth, built trust, and created bespoke solutions with our partners. I look forward to building on our achievements and setting up TBS for future success,” continued Clark.