Quinton Schmidt

Quinton Schmidt is a highly experienced Broadcast executive with over two decades of expertise in Content Creation, Processing, and Broadcast operations.

In 2013, Quinton led the Loudness Standardization initiative at Multichoice, resulting in the eradication of automated level control tools for general entertainment channels and a significant reduction in Content Processing time, enabling smoother simulcasts like Game of Thrones on Multichoice channels.

During his tenure as Head of Media Operations for Multichoice East Africa in 2016, he spearheaded an 80% enhancement in content quality and processing efficiency for broadcast purposes.

Currently, Quinton oversees commercial partnerships in the SSA region for Dolby, providing strategic guidance to Broadcasters, Content Creators, and OEM's in Africa for the adoption of Dolby Technologies.

Quinton Schmidt holds an N4 National Electronic Engineering certificate from Tshwane South College - Centurion Campus.

His professional journey includes roles such as Regional Sales Manager at Dolby Laboratories, Head Media Operations East Africa at M-Net, HOD Media Processing at M-Net, Technology and Operations Manager at Viacom, Media Manager at SuperSport, Edit and Transmission Producer at SuperSport, Satelite Coordinator at M-Net, and Apprentice at SANDF 3 Electronic Workshop.