Magnifi Names Ken Ruck as VP of Sales As Part of U.S. Market Expansion

Magnifi by VideoVerse, an AI-driven video technology company and powerful video-editing SaaS platform, has appointed Ken Ruck as its new Vice President of Sales. With more than 22 years of experience in technology and media, Ruck will oversee Magnifi’s sales efforts across the U.S. to help expand its market presence.

Most recently, Ruck served as Executive Vice President of Sales & Commercial Operations at live sports technology company Videon, where he led global sales and operations and drove the company’s technology to over 1,500 venues worldwide. Under his leadership, Videon secured major clients including the NFL, NHL, MLB, Premier League, Wimbledon and more.

“I am thrilled to join Magnifi at a pivotal time in the sports industry, where AI is set to revolutionize how content is created and distributed,” said Ruck. “With over two decades of sales experience for major sports events and organizations, I am eager to help drive growth in the U.S. and help establish Magnifi as the leading force in sports AI production.”

Prior to joining Magnifi, Ruck was a Principal at Amazon Live, where he launched and drove the AI-enabled live video platform to $500 million in annual revenue. He also led several successful start-ups, including Linus ASX, Flash Networks, Oberon Media, and Hemisphere Interactive, and held senior positions at major media companies such as Viacom, Turner, Virgin, and Kodak.

“We are excited to welcome Ken to the Magnifi team during this critical phase of our growth,” said Meghna Krishna, Global CRO at Magnifi. “His impressive experience in leading sales efforts in the sports technology industry makes him the ideal leader to help grow the company’s U.S. presence.”

In addition to Ruck, Magnifi also announced the hiring of Heiko Stroh as the company’s new Director of Sales for the DACH region. With more than 18 years of experience in the sports industry, Stroh brings a wealth of expertise and a vast network of connections to Magnifi. In his new role, he will use his knowledge of the German-speaking sports market, along with his experience in business development, marketing, and customer relationship management, to help expand Magnifi’s presence in the region.

The hiring of Ruck and Stroh is in line with Magnifi’s ongoing expansion. The company currently has offices in the U.S., Europe and India, and plans to strengthen its base in Singapore and the Middle East by the end of the year.