Travis Baxter Chairman, Object Matrix

Object Matrix Ltd announced the appointment of  Travis Baxter AS chairman with effect from March 1, 2015.

He succeeds Roger Fawcett who, after 8 years as chairman helped guide  the company through the pre-revenue start-up to leader in providing object storage solutions to the media and entertainment industry.

Baxter has had a career in media and related industries internationally, having worked for the BBC, RTL Group, Emap and Bauer Media. He has worked with financial investors Advent International, 3i, and Actera (the Turkish private equity firm) and has a number of private investments including Soundout (music and fashion retail), Vintage Entertainment (video production and music TV) and Pure Lifi (wireless data transmission using light). He is currently consultant content and external affairs director with Bauer Media in the UK, a board member of Quill (electronic publishing) and Karnaval (digital media business based in Turkey).

“Travis has an exceptional track record of chairing companies through high-growth phases and leading them into international markets. With that and his extensive knowledge of the media and entertainment market vertical we had no hesitation in offering him a position at the helm of the board and we are delighted that he is joining the team,” stated Jonathan Morgan, MD, Object Matrix.

“Object Matrix is an example of a UK high technology company that is proving itself on the international stage. Recent exports to French, Colombian, US and Brazilian broadcasters prove that Object Matrix is ready to expand globally thus the appointment of Travis Baxter could not be more timely,” he added.

“Object Matrix is a well respected provider to the media sector and is growing rapidly, with its international focus and strong innovation skills it has significant potential to continue this international growth. I am excited to be able to help the team deliver on the companies potential over the next few years,” stated Baxter.