We are Vantiva
We Are Vantiva

Find Out What We Stand For At Vantiva

Global
Vantiva is made up of a world-class, truly global team operating 24/7 across timezones and on every continent. This international experience gives us the expertise and understanding of the specific needs of each market – enabling us to thrive in the global marketplace.

Agile
We adapt in the face of the rapidly changing demands of consumers and the global market. Our masterful engineer teams and our resilient supply chain teams identify changes in the market, emerging technology, and consumer trends to stay one step ahead.

Resilient
We’re a robust company that can source and deliver in any circumstances. We operate 10 main distribution centres and directly manage 153 shipping routes, giving us a strong, reliable supply chain that consistently delivers for our customers.

High-quality
We’ve set the standard in our industry by developing outstanding technology and providing high-quality service. We produce breathtaking technology and experiences that support our customers and enrich people’s lives.

Innovative
Technology doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. From pioneering the emergence of 4K video technology to receiving the world’s first Wi-Fi 6E device certification, we’re continually pushing the edge of what’s possible and harnessing the power of emerging technology to delight and engage customers.

Dependable
We have been in the industry for decades – and in that time we have earned the trust of major partners across the world. We’re an established presence in the market, and have served more than 300 customers across the world to date.
Vantiva
What We Do
Vantiva is a global technology leader in designing, developing and supplying innovative products and solutions that connect consumers around the world to the content and services they love – whether at home, at work or in other smart spaces. Vantiva has also earned a solid reputation for optimizing supply chain performance by leveraging its decades-long expertise in high-precision manufacturing, logistics, fulfillment and distribution. With operations throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, Vantiva is recognized as a strategic partner by leading firms across various vertical industries, including network service providers, software companies and video game creators for over 25 years. Our relationships with the film and entertainment industry goes back over 100 years by providing end-to-end solutions for our clients. Vantiva is committed to the highest standards of corporate social responsibility and sustainability across all aspects of their operations.

With 130 years of innovation, Vantiva is ready for the future
Technicolor announced plans to build two separately listed companies – Technicolor Creative Studios and Vantiva. It also announced the sale of its Trademark Licensing business to third parties during H1 2022 to further increase focus on its core businesses.

Leadership
The Vantiva Executive Committee includes a wealth of international experience across Technology, Telecoms and Media industries. Leveraging on their diverse background and expertise, they lead Vantiva’s ambition through engaging all Vantiva Teams across businesses and geographies through a journey of innovation, operational excellence and inclusion.

Luis Martinez-Amago
Chief Executive Officer
Luis Martinez-Amago
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Luis Martinez-Amago is the Chief Executive Officer for VANTIVA. Beginning in January 2018, he served as President of the Technicolor’s Connected Home Division and as a member of Technicolor’s Executive Committee since he joined Technicolor in October 2015. During his 37-year career, he has had multiple roles and responsibilities. Before joining Technicolor, he was the CEO of Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell in China. Prior to this, he was President of the EMEA region. Previously, Mr. Martinez-Amago as President led several worldwide business divisions that spanned Fixed Broadband Networks, Applications Business, and Wireless Transmission. During his carrier he has lived in Barcelona, Paris, Madrid, Antwerp, Vienna, London, and Shanghai. He is now based in Atlanta, Georgia and Paris, France.

Lars Ihlen
Chief Financial Officer
Lars Ihlen
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Lars Ihlen is the Chief Financial Officer for VANTIVA, responsible for finance and real estate. He has 25 years of experience in the telecommunication industry, and served the last 11 years as CFO for the Connected Home Division of Technicolor. Prior to that, Mr. Ihlen held various positions in finance for Alcatel-Lucent and Mikron Infokom. Mr. Lars is born and educated in Norway, and during his carrier he has lived in Paris, Shanghai, Los Angeles and Atlanta. He is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

François Allain
Chief Operating Officer & Deputy President Connected Home
François Allain
Chief Operating Officer & Deputy President Connected Home
François Allain is the Deputy President and Chief Operations Officer of VANTIVA. He has 25 years of experience with multinational telecommunications and technology companies. As a seasoned executive, he focuses on acting as a change agent while managing complexity. During his career, Mr. Allain has managed and led teams that include research, development, operations, management and sales. He is based in Paris, France.

Rob Wipper
President Supply Chain Solutions

Rob Wipper
President Supply Chain Solutions
Rob Wipper is a transformational leader and accomplished strategic executive with a career spanning more than 25 years in high volume, fast-paced manufaturing and logistics operations. Rob has solidified his reputation within the business as a visionary leader leveraging his expertise and strategic acumen to capitalize on Vantiva Supply Chain Solutions’ industry expertise and its applicability to new growth business opportunities. Rob is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Leopold Diouf
Senior Vice President of the Product Division
Leopold Diouf
Senior Vice President of the Product Division
Mr. Leopold Diouf is the Senior Vice President for the Video Division with VANTIVA. Prior to joining VANTIVA, he worked at Nokia as Vice President and General Manager of the Fixed Wireless Access Business Unit. He has over 31 years of experience in the telecom industry leading business strategy, product development, and R&D engineering. A strong and experienced leader in the development and deployment of Optical, Fixed Wireless Access, and Wi-Fi technologies for the home, Mr. Diouf empowers his international and multicultural teams to achieve their desired business objectives. He is currently based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mercedes Pastor
Senior Vice-President of the Global Customer Unit
Mercedes Pastor
Senior Vice-President of the Global Customer Unit
Mercedes Pastor is the Senior Vice-President of the Global Customer Premises Equipment Business Unit for VANTIVA. With over 31 years in management roles for technology companies, she has wide-ranging experience in research and development, sales and telecommunications business strategy and operations. Ms. Pastor is an active volunteer for non-governmental organizations that aid children. She is based in Paris, France.

Reza Raji
Senior Vice President of the IoT Division
Reza Raji
Senior Vice President of the IoT Division
Mr. Reza Raji is the SVP of the Internet of Things (IoT) division. Prior to joining VANTIVA he was the Chief Business Development Officer at Brilliant, delivering a unifying consumer platform for the complex smart home market. Earlier he was the CEO of Xenio Systems, an IoT & AI company focused on merging the online and physical retail. Mr. Raji is the founder and former CEO of iControl Networks, the most widely deployed connected home platform in the industry, which was acquired by Comcast in 2017. His early work at Echelon in the late 90’s in marrying sensors and devices to the Internet laid the groundwork for not only iControl but also many other IoT and cloud-based products and businesses. He started his career at IBM. He holds 42+ patents and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Olga Damiron
Chief People and Talent Officer, Executive Vice President of CSR and Corporate General Counsel
Olga Damiron
Chief People and Talent Officer, Executive Vice President of CSR and Corporate General Counsel
Ms. Olga Damiron is the Chief People and Talent Officer, Executive Vice President of CSR and Corporate General Counsel for VANTIVA. With over 20 years of experience leading international teams, she brings a deep understanding of high-technology manufacturing operations in B2B and B2B2C industries to oversee strategic growth projects, change management and transformation initiatives. Her diverse family background allows her to always remember that people are unique and that engaging teams in the ongoing change journey requires authenticity, passion, and consistency. She is based in Paris, France.
Key Numbers
€2.8 bn
Revenues From Continuing Operations
5,322
Employees in the World in 20 Countries
#1
in Broadband and Android TV CPEs
#1
Worldwide in Disc Manufacturing & Distribution
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