Paul Lidsky, a veteran executive and chair of Plano-based Diversified’s board of directors, has been appointed CEO of the global provider of audiovisual and media solutions.

“Paul is a highly respected leader with deep expertise in the technology services industry and a strong history of building great companies with a focus on the people and partnerships that drive success and serve their clients,” Will Fleder, partner at Tailwind Capital, Diversified’s primary investor, said in a statement. “We’re confident that his leadership and experience will further strengthen Diversified’s position as a global leader and accelerate its continued growth.”

Lidsky has served as board chairman since 2023 and brings more than four decades of leadership in IT solutions and technology services to his expanded role. He will guide Diversified’s next stage of growth, driving market expansion and enhancing service delivery across its global footprint, the company said.

Before Diversified, Lidsky served as CEO of Core BTS, as president and CEO of Datalink Corp., and as CEO of Calabrio, where he led companies delivering enterprise solutions across collaboration, cloud, data centers, networking, and security. Lidsky’s career also includes executive leadership positions at OneLink Inc., Spanlink Communications Inc., and Norstan.

“Diversified’s strength has always come from doing the fundamentals exceptionally well, delivering quality, expertise, and consistency in support of our clients,” Lidsky said in a statement. “I’ve had the privilege of serving as chairman and working closely with this team, and I see extraordinary opportunity ahead. As CEO, my focus is on building on that momentum by continuing to invest in our people, our partners, and the technologies that matter most to our clients. We continue to grow adding new clients every year and Diversified is well positioned to continue that growth as the industry evolves.”

Growing a global clientele

Diversified said the announcement comes shortly after news about Diversified’s expansion in EMEA, where it recently opened a new strategic hub in Germany to expand its operational footprint and provide in-region engineering, project execution, and client support.

Diversified, which relocated to Plano from New Jersey a year ago, is recognized for designing and building some of the world’s most experiential environments. The company said its Emmy Award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations.

The company serves a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies,

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