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Besedo, a global AI-powered leader in content moderation technology and services, welcomes Marc Durhoff as Chief Commercial Officer. Marc joins the executive leadership team as the company accelerates its commitment to combining AI and human expertise at the forefront of Trust & Safety.
Marc joins Besedo from Hive Streaming, where he has been leading the commerical team for the last five years. He brings extensive experience leading global commercial organisations in enterprise SaaS and has a strong track record of driving scalable growth through direct and partner-led go-to-market models, building high-performing international commercial teams, and strengthening enterprise customer relationships.
At Besedo, he will lead global commercial strategy with a focus on scaling Besedo’s next-generation AI-powered moderation platform, combining advanced automation with the human expertise the company has built over 24 years in the industry.
“Besedo is operating at the intersection of two of the most important forces shaping the internet today: the rapid advancement of AI and the growing demand for trusted digital environments. The opportunity ahead is to move from reactive content moderation to proactive, intelligent trust infrastructure where AI and human reviewers work together to solve complex problems at high volume. I’m excited to help accelerate that transformation globally.”
— Marc Durhoff, Chief Commercial Officer, Besedo
Besedo has spent 24 years building the expertise to know that effective Trust & Safety cannot rely on technology alone. With Marc’s arrival, the company is accelerating the next phase of that vision: AI-powered systems that detect and action harmful content at speed, working alongside trained human reviewers who bring the contextual judgement that automation cannot replicate. Today, Besedo processes more than 10 billion user-generated content items annually, blocks over 60 million fraud attempts each year, and delivers real-time moderation supporting platforms across 100+ languages and cultural contexts.
“Marc brings exactly the kind of commercial leadership we need at this stage of our journey. He understands how to scale SaaS organisations globally, but more importantly, he understands how to translate complex AI-enabled capabilities into clear business value for customers. His experience will be instrumental as we expand Besedo’s role as a critical Trust & Safety provider for safer online experiences.” — Louise Barnekow, CEO, Besedo.
About Besedo
Besedo is a global AI-powered provider of content moderation technology and services, dedicated to creating safer, more trusted online environments for millions of users worldwide. Since 2002, Besedo has partnered with digital platforms of all sizes to help them build user trust, maintain content quality, and deliver better online experiences. By combining advanced machine learning, automation, and human expertise, Besedo enables companies to proactively detect and manage harmful, illegal, or unwanted content at scale.
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Besedo operates globally with more than 400 employees across five countries. Its customers include leading digital platforms such as Schibsted, Axel Springer, Vivino, 9GAG, and Adevinta. With 24 years of Trust & Safety expertise, Besedo processes more than 10 billion user-generated content items annually, protecting platforms and strengthening user confidence worldwide.
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