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Bitcentral Appoints Veteran Technology and Venture Executive Rick Arnold to its Board of Directors
Bitcentral, the parent company of ViewNexa, has appointed technology and venture executive Rick Arnold to its Board. His expertise in digital platform governance and scale will further strengthen ViewNexa’s focus on OTT, CTV, and mobile-first streaming.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., December 9, 2025 Bitcentral, the leading provider of professional media solutions for broadcast and digital video, announces the appointment of Silicon Valley executive Rick Arnold to its Board of Directors. A highly accomplished executive with a track record of leadership across technology, venture capital, and corporate governance, Arnold’s expertise will play a key role in advancing Bitcentral’s strategic vision.

“I’m honored to join Bitcentral’s Board of Directors,” said Rick Arnold. “For years, Bitcentral has earned the trust of media organizations by delivering reliable, thoughtfully designed solutions that support the day-to-day realities of modern broadcasting and digital video. The company has a strong reputation for understanding what its customers need and building technology that works. I look forward to supporting the Board as Bitcentral continues its long-standing commitment to operational excellence and dependable service.”

Arnold serves as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Altos Ventures, a Silicon Valley–based venture capital firm. At Altos, he works with early-stage and growth-stage companies operating in both consumer and enterprise technology sectors. His role spans governance, legal strategy, and operational guidance for leadership teams navigating complex decisions.

Before joining Altos, Arnold served as General Counsel and Secretary of Silver Spring Networks (NYSE: SSNI) through its merger with Itron, and previously at Hewlett-Packard. Earlier in his career he practiced law at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati – the preeminent Silicon Valley law firm for high-growth technology companies – advising a broad range of technology companies across corporate strategy, transactions, and compliance.

“Rick brings a rare combination of legal expertise, operational experience, and a deep understanding of how strong organizations are built,” said Sam Kamel, CEO of Bitcentral. “He also brings great integrity and character – qualities that have defined his leadership throughout his career. His perspective working alongside technology companies at every stage, from early stage to established, adds valuable clarity to the decisions that matter most. Rick’s steady, disciplined, principle-based approach aligns well with Bitcentral’s way of operating, and we are pleased to welcome him to the Board.”

Arnold is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, where he earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He also holds both a JD and MBA from Duke University and began his professional career as a U.S. Army officer.

With more than two decades of experience supporting technology organizations through operational, legal, and governance challenges, Arnold brings a well-rounded perspective to Bitcentral’s Board as the company continues its work supporting media organizations in production, asset management, playout, and streaming workflows.

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About Bitcentral

From global brands to TV stations and digital publishers, Bitcentral is driving a new future in storytelling. For over 20 years, we’ve helped broadcasters and publishers deliver the biggest stories in news, sports, and entertainment to the widest audiences. Our systems are used by over a thousand media and entertainment organizations to simplify the production, asset management, distribution, and monetization of content everywhere.

With Core News™, we provide unparalleled reliability and agility for content production. We offer fully automated playout solutions with Central Control®, and ViewNexa® provides one unified workflow that simplifies video management, streaming, consumer application experience, and distribution for broadcasters, publishers, and media companies. Learn more at www.bitcentral.com.

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Published on: 9 December, 2025

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