Omnibus Systems, a provider of broadcast automation and asset management, has named Dave Polyard as VP of sales and marketing for its North America operations.

Polyard will be responsible for the U.S. sales team that works out of Omnibus' recently opened US headquarters in Stamford, Conn. and its west coast office.

Prior to his appointment, Polyard was with Autocue Systems and also had a 13 year career with the Associated Press, most notably as director of worldwide sales and marketing for AP Broadcast Technology.