Technology Leader Brings Over 30 Years of Experience to Global Media Services Provider
Encompass Digital Media has today announced the appointment of David Hunter as Chief Operating Officer (COO). As a highly respected technology and operations leader, Hunter brings more than three decades of experience delivering large-scale media and digital transformation initiatives for global organisations.
As COO, Hunter will oversee the delivery of Encompass’ end-to-end services across live events, broadcast operations and digital media workflows, with a focus on operational excellence, scalability and consistent client outcomes. He will work closely with the executive leadership team to support the company’s ongoing evolution as demand for highly reliable, mission-critical media services grows across the industry.
Prior to joining Encompass, Hunter served as Chief Technology Officer of Locality, where he led engineering, product, and ad operations. He was the technical architect behind the launch of LocalX, an AI-powered platform simplifying local video campaign planning across more than 150 streaming publishers. Previously, he was CIO and CTO of AMC Networks where he oversaw global technology and operations, including enterprise technology, digital products, media supply chain, broadcast operations, and customer service. Under Hunter’s leadership, AMC implemented a cloud-based architecture to enable AMC’s hybrid distribution strategy focused on integrating streaming, linear and advanced advertising platforms.
“David is a transformational leader with a deep understanding of the relationship between technology and media operations,” said Marc Bruce, CEO of Encompass. “His enviable track record in building global technology organisations makes him ideally suited to lead our operational strategy. As we continue to scale, David’s expertise will be vital in ensuring we remain the most agile and reliable partner for our clients.”
Commenting on his appointment, David Hunter said, “Encompass plays a critical role behind the scenes of some of the most demanding media operations in the industry. What attracted me to the business is the scale and complexity of what it delivers every day, and the opportunity to help strengthen how those services are executed globally. I’m excited to contribute to that next phase of our growth journey.”