The eBooks, audiobooks, music and video distributor OverDrive has named its first chief strategy officer, choosing YouTube veteran Lee C. Milstein.
The executive will lead a whole slate of new services at the digital company that distributes eBooks to libraries and schools. AppNewser has all the details:
Milstein, who has also held leadership roles at AOL and DivX, will lead OverDrive’s emerging digital media businesses. This includes expanding the company’s push into streaming video and education content and services. Milstein will also guide the organization’s overall strategy and strategic partnerships. Milstein will also lead a market development team that will be based in New York City, a first time the company has had a presence in the city.