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Kathleen Barrett
CEO, Backlight | Former CEO, Mosaic Group (An IAC Company) | Former SVP Enterprise, Vimeo (NASDAQ:VMEO)
Kathleen Barrett is the Chief Executive Officer of Backlight, a global media and entertainment technology company that specializes in cloud-native software solutions for video content management. She was appointed to this role on April 9, 2024, succeeding her position as CEO of Mosaic Group, a leading mobile app developer, where she served for over two years.12
Professional Background
- Mosaic Group: Prior to joining Backlight, Barrett led Mosaic Group, overseeing the development of numerous mobile applications and achieving significant market presence.
- Vimeo: At Vimeo, she held several senior roles, including Senior Vice President of Enterprise, where she was instrumental in scaling the platform's enterprise video solutions and contributed to its public offering in 2021. Her tenure at Vimeo also included positions as VP & General Manager of OTT and VP of Operations at VHX, a video startup that Vimeo later acquired.15
- Goldman Sachs: Before her career in media technology, Barrett worked at Goldman Sachs in various roles related to fixed income and capital markets from 2007 to 2011.5
Vision and Leadership
In her new role at Backlight, Barrett aims to enhance the company's offerings by focusing on innovative video experiences for clients. She emphasizes the importance of user-centric solutions to meet the evolving demands of the media landscape. Barrett stated that she believes Backlight is well-positioned to leverage its products for leading brands in media and entertainment as video consumption continues to grow.12
Education
Kathleen Barrett holds a degree from New York University, which laid the foundation for her career in finance and technology before transitioning into media.5
Current Initiatives
Under her leadership, Backlight is committed to improving every stage of the video content lifecycle—from creation to monetization—through its suite of SaaS products like iconik, cineSync, and ftrack. The company has recently enhanced its capabilities with AI-driven content automation tools.34
