Leadership

Management Team

The management team at Hive Streaming brings together extensive experience in technology, product innovation, and global business strategy. With diverse backgrounds across software, video delivery, and enterprise communications, they lead Hive’s mission to deliver reliable, data-driven video streaming solutions that empower organizations worldwide.

 
 
Niklas Hagen (1)

Niklas Hagen

Chief Executive Officer

Niklas is a visionary CEO driving growth and innovation through leading strategic vision, fostering global expansion, and ensuring alignment across teams to deliver sustainable value.

Diana Timlund (1)

Diana Timlund

Chief Product Officer

Diana is a product and innovation leader driving B2B SaaS growth through strategic vision, product culture, and cross-functional collaboration.

Fritz Barnes (3)

Fritz Barnes

Chief Technology Officer

Fritz is a veteran technologist with 25+ years experience building video streaming platforms, analyzing big-data, developing AI solutions, and leading engineering teams for high-performance growth.

Marc Durhoff

Marc Durhoff

Chief Commercial Officer

Marc is a seasoned commercial executive with expertise in global sales, partnerships, and scalable revenue growth across international markets.

Mikael Haag (5)

Mikael Haag

Chief Financial Officer

Mikael is an experienced CFO with a strong track record in SaaS and technology, bringing over a decade of senior leadership expertise that includes experience in scale-up companies and large international corporations.

Rena Daitzchman

Rena Daitzchman

General Manager, Americas

Rena is a dynamic commercial executive with three decades of leadership in sales and operations, driving revenue growth and market expansion.

Stefan Gustafsson

Stefan Gustafsson

Chief Service Operations Officer 

Stefan is a technology leader with extensive experience in software and telecom, specializing in video distribution, broadcasting, and agile project delivery, with a strong track record in operational and service excellence.

 

Tea Svensson

Tea Svensson

Chief People Experience Officer

Tea is a strategic People Experience leader focused on culture transformation, organizational development, and leadership excellence that drives sustainable business performance.

Board of Directors

The board of directors at Hive Streaming combines deep expertise in technology, business growth, and global leadership. With a strong track record in scaling innovative companies, the board provides strategic guidance and governance to support Hive’s vision of transforming enterprise video delivery through innovation and data-driven excellence.
Lionel Chmilewsky (4)

Lionel Chmilewsky

Chairman

Truly international technology leader with 30 years’ experience in SaaS, Cybersecurity and Telecom. Senior executive driving growth, turnarounds and strategic alliances for global, PE/VC-backed and public companies.

Rune Gisvold

Rune Gisvold

Board Member

Rune is a finance and operations veteran in global business, guiding growth, financial discipline, and governance across complex multinational networks. He holds board positions in a number of companies within different business areas. 

Simon White

Simon White

Board Member

Simon has a passion for business transformation in senior leadership roles across operations, Sales & Marketing, HR and Digital. He is Deputy CEO for Soya Group working across its investment portfolio.

Wilhelm Meyer (1)

Wilhelm Meyer

Board Member

Wilhelm brings software investing and value creation expertise from his role as Investment Professional at the tech-focused growth buyout firm Verdane.

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