Steve Kruger, former head of technology at ITV Studios Entertainment, has joined Gravity Media as the company’s new executive director of technology.
The company said he would be based in the UK and oversee the technology function for Gravity Media across its global operations.
His recent career highlights include designing and supervising the implantation of remote external broadcast and postal facilities for ITV. love island during the epidemic.
Kruger has been involved in the production of Britain’s most ambitious TV production of all genres: Reality (I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Hell’s Kitchen, Love Island), sports (London Olympics), and live TV from some very unusual locations (Saturday night takeaway live on a cruise ship, i am a celebrity America in Costa Rica, survival of the fittest in remote South Africa).
Kruger’s appointment will further allow Gravity Media to focus on their workflow and post-production technology, the company said.
Speaking of his new role, Krueger said: “Technology underpins everything Gravity Media does and ensures the company remains at the forefront of production, post-production and creative solutions. My team with John Newton, Eamonn Dowdall, Pete Newton , Steve Norris and the rest of our incredibly talented team, my new role will ensure that Gravity Media can continue to provide the best service and technical support for every client and project around the world.
“I am extremely proud to be joining Gravity Media at a pivotal moment in the company’s continued global expansion.”