Leonardo Chiariglione, born on 30 January 1943 in Almese, Italy, is a renowned expert in digital media and a key figure in the development of the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) standards. With a background in electronic engineering, Chiariglione has dedicated his career to advancing the field of digital media compression and distribution.
In 1988, Chiariglione co-founded the MPEG, an international team of experts working under the auspices of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). As the driving force behind MPEG, Chiariglione has been instrumental in the development of various industry-standard digital media formats, such as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and the widely-used MP3 audio compression format.
Chiariglione’s work on MPEG and digital media has revolutionised the way people consume and share multimedia content. Through his leadership, the MPEG has transformed the digital landscape, enabling high-quality audio and video compression, efficient distribution, and seamless interoperability across devices and platforms.
Throughout his distinguished career, Chiariglione has received numerous awards and accolades, including the IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics Award and the Kilby International Award, in recognition of his pioneering contributions to digital media technology.
I’m Roger, and I’m the founder of Broadband 4 Europe.
I grew up in Switzerland but live in Germany now, and also lived in South Tirol for a while in the past.
I have a background in IT and have performed extensive research into the broadband markets of most major European countries. Learning about fixed-line broadband markets is my nerdy hobby, but I’m also excited by the possibilities that 5G (and eventually 6G) broadband will provide us in the future.
When I’m not researching broadband companies and their networks, you’ll find me playing volleyball or the piano.
