Aferian hires Neale Foster to replace 24i CEO Bergman

Aferian, the B2B video streaming technology company previously known as Amino Technologies, has announced that Joachim Bergman, the CEO of its 24i business unit, is to step down, to be replaced by former Access Europe CEO Neale Foster.

Dr Neale Foster

Bergman will step down from his CEO role today, and from the board of directors of Aferian at the end of April.

Bergman joined Aferian in September 2017 as SVP cloud services, and the company says he has been instrumental to the successful integration and growth of 24i since its acquisition by Aferian in May 2019.

With the integration of 24i into Aferian’s business completed, the leadership of 24i will transition to Foster, who joins 24i as its CEO today.

Between February 2009 and August 2021, Foster held a number of roles, including VP sales and Marketing, COO and ultimately CEO at Access Europe GMBH.

Bergman will remain with the business until April 30, in order to deliver an orderly transition to Neale.

Donald McGarva, Aferian CEO said: “Joachim’s contribution and partnership over the past five years has been incredibly important to the growth of Aferian and to the success of our 24i acquisition.  He leaves 24i and the Aferian Board with all our good wishes and thanks.

“The next exciting chapter for 24i now opens up under Neale’s stewardship. We believe Neale has the required leadership skills and deep industry expertise that will help drive 24i forwards. We are proud to welcome him to the team and look forward to building on the growth and innovation 24i has already delivered.”

Foster said: “I am delighted to join a strong and growing 24i business that forms a key part of Aferian’s overall growth strategy. The 24i team is remarkably talented and I am looking forward to leading them as they continue to push the boundaries of streaming.  I am excited to take the reins of an incredible business, ambitious to grow – and with a plan to achieve it.”