Grass Valley announced on April 7, 2025, that Jon Wilson has been named its new chief executive officer. Wilson, previously the company’s president and chief operating officer, will lead Grass Valley into its next phase of growth. This is part of a strategic plan implemented since his arrival in late 2023 under the ownership and guidance of Executive Chairman Louis Hernandez Jr.
Hernandez Jr. will remain Executive Chairman, continuing to shape Grass Valley’s long-term strategy and supporting Wilson and the leadership team. “This is a transition that was planned from the moment I brought Jon into the business, and marks a pivotal moment in Grass Valley’s evolving growth story,” said Hernandez Jr. “Jon and I have been working very closely in preparation for this day alongside an incredibly strong leadership team, to whom I’m thankful for their hard work and dedication that has positioned the business to transition to this exciting next phase. The team continues to have my full support and as Black Dragon Capital intends to remain a 100% owner of the business, I look forward to helping the team achieve their ambitious growth plans.”
Under Hernandez Jr.’s leadership, Grass Valley underwent a “transformation,” marked by significant investments in technology, processes, and people. This resulted in multiple awards, patents, and industry-leading organic growth exceeding 25% in 2024, including a 300% increase in AMPP applications, with average monthly usage surpassing 11 million hours.
As CEO, Wilson will focus on maximizing the value of media companies’ content, reducing technology costs, and optimizing operations. “It is an honor and a privilege to lead Grass Valley, a brand with a rich heritage that stands at the forefront of innovation in media technology,” said Wilson. “I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me and excited by the opportunity to extend our recent success. Together with our leadership team, we will apply a relentless focus on strengthening customer relationships and driving operational excellence, all underpinned by industry-leading innovation. And we’ll do this by instilling a high-performance culture to retain and attract the best industry talent to push the boundaries of what’s possible, ensuring Grass Valley continues to be an industry leader for years to come.”
Wilson’s debut as CEO will be at the GV Forum 2025 on April 7 at the Renaissance Hotel Las Vegas, addressing strategic business challenges and technical innovations. “The themes being discussed at the GV Forum provide the market context in which media companies are now operating, and how Grass Valley’s technology is enabling them to fundamentally drive down operational costs while still delivering the highest quality content to consumers,” said Hernandez Jr. “We’re offering pioneering solutions to the challenges faced by media companies through the GV Media Universe. It’s a success story I’m immensely proud of, and one I’m confident will accelerate under Jon’s leadership. This is an exciting phase for the company, and I look forward to the continued growth and innovation that Grass Valley will bring moving forward.”
Grass Valley will showcase the GV Media Universe at the NAB Show 2025, April 6-9, in the North Hall, Booth N506.