Irdeto

https://irdeto.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/irdeto/

Irdeto, a privately owned company headquartered in the Netherlands and owned by Multichoice, was founded in 1969 and operates with approximately 1050 employees. The company reported $188.6M in revenue as of 2024. Specializing as a multinational cybersecurity and content security provider, Irdeto functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer.

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Founded

1969

Headcount

1,152

Headquarters

Netherlands

Primary Segment

Content security

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Privately Owned

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News Summary:

On July 2, 2026, Canal+-owned digital platform cybersecurity company Irdeto appointed Canal+ executive Axel Gallant as its new Chief Executive Officer. Gallant succeeds Doug Lowther, with a managed handover in place. Previously, on July 1, 2026, Gallant, speaking as Irdeto's new CEO, emphasized that the Asia-Pacific region would remain a key focus for the company. He discussed how his experience managing pay-TV businesses across Asia, Africa, and Europe shaped his priorities for the role, particularly as broadcasters navigate the shift to IP-based and streaming delivery amidst increasingly complex content distribution models in the region.

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Irdeto offers 15 products in the ad tech and services, media tech and telecoms tech industries. Irdeto's product portfolio comprises of video processing and playout, content security, user experience and devices, ad measurement and verification, content supply chain and enterprise security.

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Irdeto's revenues were less than $250M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Irdeto's revenue into 12 different product categories, the largest of which is conditional access systems (CAS). For full access to Irdeto's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Jul

21st

2026

20:12

Events, Emerging Tech, Events and Conferences

RDK Global Summit

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Rdk Central

Jul

8th

2026

08:18

Big Data/Analytics, Artificial Intelligence

How streaming platforms turn data into better business decisions

Streaming platforms have never had more data at their fingertips. Every interaction, from content discovery and viewing behavior to playback quality and subscriber engagement, generates valuable insight. Yet despite this wealth of information, many video providers still struggle to turn data into timely, meaningful decisions.

Irdeto

Jul

2nd

2026

15:25

Emerging Tech

Video Content Protection: Secure Streaming from Piracy

Premium video is now one of the most valuable digital assets a company can own. Studios, broadcasters, sports rights holders, and training platforms all depend on it for revenue. Yet many organizations still treat video security as an afterthought.

PacGenesis

Jul

2nd

2026

01:00

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Canal+ Executive Axel Gallant Appointed As Irdeto Chief Executive

Canal+ Executive Axel Gallant Appointed As Irdeto Chief Executive Canal+-owned cybersecurity specialist names Gallant to succeed Doug Lowther, with a managed handover in place. Irdeto, the digital platform cybersecurity company owned by Canal+, has appointed Canal+ executive Axel Gallant as its new Chief Executive Officer.

4RFV UK

Jul

1st

2026

17:55

Management Changes, Emerging Tech

APAC will remain central to Irdeto’s next chapter, says Axel Gallant

As content distribution models across Asia Pacific grow more complex, the pressure on technology providers to stay ahead of piracy, secure digital platforms, and enable sustainable growth has never been greater. Speaking with APB+ ‘s Shaun Lim, new Irdeto CEO Axel Gallant discusses how his experience managing pay-TV businesses across Asia, Africa, and Europe shapes his priorities for the role, and why the Asia-Pacific region will remain a key focus as broadcasters navigate the shift to IP-based and streaming delivery.

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+

Jun

25th

2026

01:00

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Irdeto names Axel Gallant as CEO

Gallant takes over from Doug Lowther who will step down as Chief Executive Officer of Canal+ owned Irdeto. Gallant has worked at Canal+ since 2013, managing pay-TV businesses for the Group across Africa, Europe and Asia.

IBC UK

Jun

23rd

2026

08:00

B2B Tag

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Irdeto

Jun

19th

2026

11:56

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Irdeto names Axel Gallant as CEO following Doug Lowther departure

Irdeto has announced a leadership transition that will see Axel Gallant succeed Doug Lowther as Chief Executive Officer of the cybersecurity specialist. The Amsterdam-based company, now owned by CANAL+, said Lowther will step down after 11 years as CEO, having overseen a period of significant expansion across the company’s core security and anti-piracy businesses.

Broadband TV News

Jun

19th

2026

02:45

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Axel Gallant named Irdeto CEO

Axel Gallant has been appointed as the new CEO of digital platform cybersecurity company Irdeto, which is owned by Canal+. He will take over from Doug Lowther, who has led the company since 2015. The company said the pair will work together to “ensure a seamless leadership transition for customers, partners and employees”.

TVBEurope

Jun

19th

2026

01:00

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Irdeto names Axel Gallant as CEO

Irdeto has announced a leadership transition which sees Axel Gallant appointed as the company’s new CEO while Doug Lowther steps down from the role following 11 years with the digital platform cybersecurity business. Irdeto noted that Lowther, who has served as CEO since 2015, has been instrumental in cementing the company’s position in the global cybersecurity market.

Pro AVL Asia

Jun

18th

2026

09:35

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Irdeto Announces Leadership Transition; Axel Gallant Appointed CEO

AMSTERDAM – JUNE 18, 2026 – Irdeto, a CANAL+ company and the global leader in digital platform cybersecurity, today announced that Doug Lowther will step down as Chief Executive Officer. Axel Gallant has been appointed as Irdeto’s new CEO.

Irdeto

Jun

16th

2026

09:05

Targeted anti-fraud controls for streaming operators

Streaming services are built for flexibility. Subscribers expect to watch premium content across smart TVs, browsers, mobile devices and casting environments. Behind every playback request, a chain of decisions determines whether that user, device and session should be allowed to access the content.

Irdeto

Irdeto's customers primarily consist of telecoms and entertainment Providers companies. Examples of Irdeto's customers include Sony Group, Bharti Airtel and Charter Communications. Irdeto has commercial and technical partners like MediaKind, Realtek Semiconductor and Media Broadcast. Irdeto has suppliers like Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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