RealNetworks, Inc., a globally renowned company in AI-powered digital media software and solutions, has announced two significant changes to its leadership team.
First, RealNetworks announced the appointment of Paul DiPeso to the newly created position of President - SAFR. Paul DiPeso, in the new role, will report to the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rob Glaser.
Vast industry experience
Paul DiPeso has over 25 years of top management experience in physical security with renowned industry corporations. He has most recently served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Feenics, an Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) software solutions company that was recently acquired by ACRE.
Paul DiPeso previously served in various physical security executive roles at Tyco International, Lenel, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. and Honeywell International. He has earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Towson University.
Access control solutions expert
What attracted me to RealNetworks was SAFR's product alignment to customers' needs"
Commenting on the new leadership appointment, Rob Glaser, RealNetworks, Inc.’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said, “Paul is a proven leader who has a demonstrated track record of building and growing significant businesses in the access control industry. Paul is the ideal leader to take the excellent and innovative SAFR products we have built and build a large and successful business.”
Paul DiPeso said, “The physical security industry has been transforming rapidly to provide customers with solutions that better secure their assets. What attracted me to RealNetworks was SAFR's product alignment to customers' needs and SAFR Scan's access control solution that represents the next generation of technology that will make a difference for many years to come.”
New leadership appointments
Second, now that RealNetworks, Inc. has appointed Presidents for each of its three growth initiatives - SAFR, Messaging and Games - the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mike Ensing will be transitioning to a Strategic Advisor role at the company, effective July 1, 2022.
Rob Glaser continues, “Since the beginning of 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Mike Ensing has been a crucial member of Real’s leadership team. First, as our interim CFO and then, as our President and COO. I'm deeply grateful and appreciative for everything Mike has done during these turbulent 2 ½ years, to help set Real up for the future. While we're going to miss Mike’s fulltime presence, the strong team that Mike has helped us build positions us well for the future.”
Foundation laid for future growth
“During the last 2 plus years at Real, I have been working with exceptional people and great teams on exciting new products and businesses,” said Mike Ensing, adding “I am proud of the work we have accomplished and the team we have built, laying the foundation for future growth. These are exciting times, and I am looking forward to seeing the next phase of Real over the coming years.”
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