Scott Rosenberg, Key Senior Exec At Roku, To Exit Streaming Company

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Major streaming provider Roku has announced that one of its top execs, platform chief Scott Rosenberg, plans to depart the company in the spring after a nearly 10-year run.In an announcement, company founder and CEO Anthony Wood said Rosenberg is “ready for his next professional challenge.”Rosenberg’s current title is SVP and GM of Platform Business.

He has risen through the ranks since joining the company as VP of advertising and business development. Along with building a New York-based sales organization, he played a key role in the company’s IPO in 2017.

A ubiquitous presence at industry conferences and upfront events, Rosenberg has been a prominent, public-facing exec for the Los Gatos, CA-based tech firm.In announcing the move, Roku said Rosenberg will continue to lead his teams until his departure and also help recruit his successor and work on the transition.“While Scott remains deeply invested in the company’s success, he’s ready for his next professional challenge and believes this is the right timeframe for him to make a change.

I respect and fully support his decision,” Wood said. “I look forward to working with Scott to ensure a smooth transition, while maintaining our relentless focus on building the best TV streaming platform.”Rosenberg called his Roku tenure “the most rewarding time of my career, without a close second.