Gerwin Damberg

Gerwin Damberg is an accomplished executive in the cinema technology sector, currently serving as Executive Vice President at Barco Cinema since November 2021, where leadership focuses on driving innovation in high-brightness HDR projection. Prior to this role, Damberg held several leadership positions at Barco, including SVP - Chief Technology Officer, overseeing technology strategy and innovation initiatives. As a co-founder of MTT Innovation Inc., Damberg played a pivotal role in developing laser light steering for ultra-brightness HDR projection. Educational credentials include a PhD in Computer Science from The University of British Columbia, with research concentrated on HDR imaging and real-time optimization algorithms, and a German engineering degree in Mechatronics from Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences. Early career experience includes key engineering roles at Dolby Laboratories and Brightside Technologies, where contributions to HDR standards and technology development were significant.