Leadership & governance

Naveen Prasad is the President and CEO of D-BOX Technologies, a global leader in haptic and immersive entertainment experiences. He is also the Co-Founder of SoundIMAGE, a pioneer in intelligent audiovisual localization using proprietary AI technology, and of Impossible Objects, a film and television production company and media finance advisory firm. Mr. Prasad currently serves as Chair of the Board of the Bell Fund and sits on the Advisory Board for Toronto Metropolitan University's Media Studies Program.

Previously, he was President of VICE Media Canada, where he led the restructuring and oversight of its Studio, Digital Publishing, and News divisions, as well as its creative agency, VIRTUE. Prior to VICE, he was a key architect in building Elevation Pictures into Canada’s largest independent film distributor, serving as EVP and GM. He has also held executive roles as SVP of Television and Digital at both eOne and Alliance Films.

With more than 25 years of experience in information technology, Sébastien is an experienced executive who demonstrates the leadership and capabilities required to effectively grow tech organizations. Throughout his career, he has led a variety of tech related teams: software development, product management, IT, customer service, security, and cloud operations. He leads with passion, challenges the status quo and focuses on value delivery.

He is a graduate of the Université de Montreal’s École Polytechnique and holds both an engineering degree and a Master of Science. He also earned an executive MBA from the John Molson School of Business, and he is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

David joined the finance team at D-BOX in 2022 and has since held various leadership positions. With a focus on financial strategy, public disclosure, and cross-functional performance, he has helped optimize the financial performance of business operations. David brings nearly a decade of experience in public accounting to his role at D-BOX.  He has held senior positions in auditing public clients in the tech and biotech industries, as well as in standards and compliance with IFRS and US GAAP.

Sébastien is a seasoned human resources executive with more than 20 years of experience in the Media and Entertainment Industries. Known as a dynamic, innovative, operational and strategic business partner, he thrives in companies that have fast-growing and rapidly changing environments.

Sébastien brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in both larger and smaller-scale corporations such as Astral Media, Bell Media and Stingray, which make him an ideal fit in his new role as Vice President of Human Resources at D-BOX.  Sébastien has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Montreal and holds the CHRP designation.