Prior
to co-founding Omneon Video Networks in 1998, Mr. Kaplan was senior
vice president at Sony Electronics with overall responsibility for Sony
Broadcast in the US. Sony Broadcast includes all of the company's
professional audio, video and data systems product lines. His
organization also included the Sony systems integration and software
development operations that designed and built several major television
facilities including DirecTV in Col...
more
Lawrence Kaplan is Vice Chairman of Omneon Video Networks. As a
founder, he has served as President and CEO of Omneon from its
inception until June of 2003. Mr. Kaplan brings substantial experience
in television and computer networking technologies. His tenure in these
businesses includes strong relationships with computer network,
satellite, television and media companies worldwide that have
integrated sophisticated digital media networks.
Prior
to co-founding Omneon Video Networks in 1998, Mr. Kaplan was senior
vice president at Sony Electronics with overall responsibility for Sony
Broadcast in the US. Sony Broadcast includes all of the company's
professional audio, video and data systems product lines. His
organization also included the Sony systems integration and software
development operations that designed and built several major television
facilities including DirecTV in Colorado and AskyB in Arizona. Prior to
joining Sony in 1995, Mr. Kaplan had overall responsibility for both
the computer graphic and television operations at Tektronix-including
the color printer division (acquired by Xerox) and the Grass Valley
Group. These businesses today generate more than $1 billion in revenue.
Mr. Kaplan has an MBA from Rutgers University and a BSEE from the
University of Wisconsin.
