21285 - SCTE Broadband Dec2021 COMPLETE v1

36 Vol. 43 No. 4 - November 2021 Issue Looking back on the career of our CEO Roger Blakeway “When I met Roger back in the end of the 1970’s, I was working in the OAK Industries development lab in the Netherlands, ran by Ir. den Toonder, also known by IrdenToonder = Irdeto. He visited the Dutch laboratory and met me and the staff in Dordrecht. Irdeto has been active in the industry ever since and so is also the contact between Roger and me. We kept in touch and after becoming a member of the SCTE, we started working together on SCTE activities. A long and valuable relationship which I always have appreciated a great deal. Roger has been the engine driving the SCTE for so long, we will miss him.” Rien Baan, VP, SCTE “I remember when Roger first joined the Society that Tom Hall was excited that the Society was expanding again. Roger came at just the right time and, his success in persuading all to invest in the IBC, cemented the Society’s future. I have always enjoyed Roger’s company and the fun had on social events such as the Indian chief bow and arrow dual on one of the Thames events. During Bev and Derrick’s wedding celebrations, as we enjoyed a gondola trip around Venice, there came the most appropriate rendition, beautifully performed of “Just One Cornetto”. Roger always can see the fun side. I will miss his company on the various trips he and I made together.” Dave Hodges “Roger and I have worked together in the SCTE since he first joined. I endorse all the praise for Roger made by my colleagues, he has been an asset to the SCTE and we have had some amazing experiences. I would add that having travelled many thousands of miles with Roger on SCTE business he was always a good friend and companion. His contribution is not to be underestimated and he will be missed by us all. Best wishes for the future Roger!” Chris Swires, SCTE