Diversified hires former NEP Group CTO to lead global technical strategy

The hire signals a shift in the integration market where traditional AV setups are being replaced by high-end broadcast and IP-based infrastructures across non-media verticals. For the streaming ecosystem, this indicates that the 'production quality' gap between professional broadcast and corporate or live event streams is closing as enterprise clients adopt sophisticated, software-defined workflows. By securing a CTO with deep experience in global sports and esports, Diversified is positioning itself to lead the technical deployment of decentralized and remote production models. Watch for Diversified to announce new software-centric service products as it moves away from hardware-only integration toward high-margin managed services.

The appointment of Pete Emminger follows a broader executive restructuring at Diversified. Per Commercial Integrator (January 2026), Paul Lidsky returned to the CEO role to steer the company’s strategic vision toward 'broadcast-grade engineering' in environments where reliability is paramount. This leadership shift comes as Diversified manages significant scale; according to the SCN Top 50 report (January 2026), the company generated $907 million in 2024 revenue with projections to reach $940 million in 2025 across approximately 8,500 installations.

This growth is increasingly driven by international expansion and the shift to AV-over-IP. In November 2025, Diversified announced an expansion of its India operations to support multinational enterprises in the APAC region, which AVIXA identified as the world's fastest-growing Pro AV market. Concurrently, the firm has deepened its ties with media distribution partners. In April 2026, Diversified expanded its collaboration with Comcast Technology Solutions to enhance playout and distribution capabilities, particularly for the live sports market.

Emminger’s expertise in software-defined workflows aligns with current industry pressures to reduce hardware dependency. During his tenure at NEP Group, as noted in SVG Europe (November 2022), Emminger championed the migration toward flexible, IP-based broadcast technology. His addition to Diversified suggests a continued push toward 'hyper-connected' networks that bridge the gap between physical venue experiences and global digital delivery, a critical requirement as sports rights holders increasingly pivot to direct-to-consumer streaming models.