ODMedia names Emma Geelen as CEO
May 13, 2026 11.03 Europe/London By Julian Clover


ODMedia has named chief operating officer Emma Geelen as its next CEO, effective September 2026.

She will succeed founder Sjef Pijnenburg, who established the company in 2004 and will transition to the role of founder and strategic advisor.

Pijnenburg will focus on vision, M&A, innovation, strategic partnerships and new commercial opportunities as ODMedia continues its international expansion.

Geelen has played a central role in developing ODMedia’s organisation, supporting growth across international markets and introducing AI-driven products.

ODMedia provides end-to-end content distribution services between rights owners and major streaming and video platforms, including Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Google and YouTube.

Geelen said ODMedia had built “a strong position in the global content ecosystem” and would focus on delivering greater value to customers through a clear strategy and strong team.

Pijnenburg said Geelen’s understanding of both people and the business made her “the right CEO to lead ODMedia into its next phase”.