As CTO, Sylvain will be responsible for the management and development of technological activities at Broadcasting Centre Europe (BCE), which is part of RTL Group. He will report directly to Christophe Goossens, CEO of BCE. Sylvain will join the Executive Committee consisting of CEO Christophe Goossens, COO Frédéric Fiévez and CFO Daniel Felgueiras Da Cunha.

In his new role, Sylvain will oversee and administer all technical divisions within BCE. His responsibilities entail executing a roadmap grounded in BCE’s strategic framework and harmonizing resources with the company’s objectives. Collaborating closely with the COO, he will facilitate the creation of pioneering products and services while deploying solutions to address the company’s evolution, notably within the Media-as-a-Service ecosystem. Additionally, he will contribute to the formulation of strategic initiatives alongside the CEO and engage in collaboration with technical counterparts within the RTL Group as well as external customers.

Christophe Goossens, CEO of BCE says: “I am pleased to welcome Sylvain Merle as our new CTO at BCE. His long experience in technology and media makes Sylvain’s leadership instrumental in driving our technological activities forward. His strategic vision and track record of innovation align perfectly with BCE’s objectives. We look forward to Sylvain’s contributions in overseeing our technical divisions and executing our strategic roadmap.”

Sylvain Merle, incoming CTO of BCE, says: “The convergence of technology and media offers unprecedented opportunities, and I’m enthusiastic about joining the so talented teams of BCE to develop pioneering solutions. By integrating advanced digital technologies, we will aim to optimize content delivery and engagement. My focus will be on harnessing innovations that not only position BCE at the forefront of the industry but also enrich the Media-as-a-Service offerings. I’m both excited and honored to play a pivotal role in the BCE’s strategy, working alongside our customers and partners to transform the broadcasting landscape.”

Sylvain Merle brings over three decades of extensive expertise in technology and media, cultivated through pivotal roles within prominent organizations. Most notably, Sylvain was Group Chief Technology Officer at Orange / Globecast from January 2017 to April 2024, where he spearheaded the integration of cutting-edge technologies, facilitating the development of innovative solutions for global media services.

Prior to this, Sylvain served as Chief Technology Officer at beIN Sports / beIN Media Group from July 2013 to December 2016, where he played a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless delivery of premium services during high-profile sports broadcasts. From January 2009 to June 2013, Sylvain held the position of VP, Technical Operations & Broadcast Director France & Benelux at Fox International Channels, overseeing technical operations for channel distribution across Europe.