Jean Gaillard
Country Manager IMD France

Jean has extensive experience and a track record of bringing successful innovation to the TV advertising industry and to audiovisual production and distribution. Originally trained as a photographer and an assistant director, he has occupied various positions as production manager and producer, especially in TV and feature animation. Jean has also been active as a strategic consultant and has initiated or led a variety of innovation and product development projects. While in charge of New Services and Beam.tv at Mikros Image, he pioneered the development of online asset management services in TV advertising in France.

Jean also assisted various industry groups during key transitions for the French market, such as a move to online TV commercial regulatory clearance and the switch to 16:9 aspect ratio for commercials.

Jean joined IMD in July 2008 and since then has successfully been developing IMD’s activities in France. Jean also currently chairs the RIAM (réseau Recherche & Innovation en Audiovisuel et Multimedia – Audiovisual and Multimedia Research & Innovation Network). jeang@imdplc.com