Video-hosting platform Vimeo has named Philip Moyer as its new CEO, efficient Apr. 8.
Moyer has been vp of the Strategic Industries unit at Alphabet’s Google Cloud since July 2019. Prior to Alphabet, Moyer additionally served as Director of Financial Services at Amazon Web Services.
He replaces board member and interim CEO Adam Gross, who will stay on the board after the transition.
Philip Moyer
Vimeo
At Google Cloud, Moyer was accountable for AI utilized engineering and enterprise improvement.
“We are thrilled to welcome Philip as CEO, and believe his background and experience are uniquely suited to extend Vimeo’s history of innovation and leadership to the new and rapidly growing era of AI video, positioning it as a key strategic partner to the companies and creators this next chapter of Internet video enables,” Vimeo chairman Glenn Schiffman stated in asserting the rent.
Moyer stated in an announcement offered by Vimeo, “I’m thrilled to join as CEO of Vimeo, a platform that revolutionizes how millions engage with video content worldwide. We will continue to innovate and elevate our offerings to push the envelope of digital storytelling, ensuring Vimeo remains synonymous with excellence and creativity for our community members and customers.”
Vimeo’s shares rose 1.71% in prolonged buying and selling. Vimeo will report its first quarter-results on May 6.