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Volleyball WorldChief Product & Technology Officer
Nov. 2023 - Dec. 2024Lausanne, Vaud, SwitzerlandChief Product & Technology Officer (Consultancy via Heptacodium Ltd) Spearheaded a transformative relaunch of Volleyball World’s OTT streaming service, delivering a fully operational, multi-platform solution in under eight months. Led a comprehensive RFP process, conducting in-depth evaluations of leading Front-End Developers, Video Delivery Platforms, and payment solution providers. Managed seamless customer data and payment migrations, ensuring uninterrupted service for users. Key Achievements: - Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors, achieving significant cost savings compared to initial quotes.
- Renegotiated existing agreements, delivering multi-million-dollar savings over three years.
- Defined and presented the inaugural Product & Technology Strategy to the Board, aligning priorities with market insights through rapid customer research.
- Built and managed a high-performing team spanning Program Delivery, Product, Technology, Data, and Testing, ensuring operational excellence from development to live operations. In addition to project delivery, provided strategic advisory support to the CEO and Executive Team, facilitating workshops on digital strategy and future planning. Regularly worked on-site in Lausanne to oversee live operations and resolve complex end-to-end issues, collaborating closely with Broadcast Operations teams. This engagement showcased Heptacodium Ltd’s expertise in delivering end-to-end consultancy solutions while highlighting personal leadership in executive stakeholder management and vendor collaboration.
Heptacodium LtdPrincipal Consultant - Media and Telecom Strategy & Delivery
Aug. 2022Hambledon, England, United KingdomAs the founder and principal consultant at Heptacodium Ltd, I deliver executive-level consultancy services across the media and telecommunications industries, driving strategic transformation and operational excellence for global organizations. My consultancy combines decades of hands-on experience in product, technology, and program delivery with a proven track record of success in international markets. Key Services: Strategic Planning & Technology Leadership: Developing technology roadmaps and aligning product strategies with business goals for market-leading performance.
Program & Delivery Leadership: Managing end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives, including OTT platforms and broadband services, with a focus on timely execution.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Negotiating contracts, achieving multi-million-dollar savings, and building strong relationships with clients and vendors.
Customer-Centric Solutions: Using rapid market research and insights to design and deliver impactful, user-focused products. Highlighted Engagements: Volleyball World (2023–2024): Directed the relaunch of their OTT streaming service, from RFP to launch, achieving a fully operational platform across devices in under eight months. Saved millions through vendor negotiations and crafted their first Product & Technology Strategy. Sky & Comcast (2011–2022): Held senior roles, including Group Director of Global Syndication Services and Chief Product & Technology Officer for Sky Labs, delivering advancements in video and broadband services across global markets. At Heptacodium Ltd, we turn complex challenges into actionable strategies, helping organizations innovate and excel in competitive markets. From OTT solutions to broadband technologies, we provide tailored, results-driven consultancy to enable lasting success.
SkyGroup Director of Global Syndication Services at Sky & Comcast
Feb. 2022 - Jul. 2022Isleworth and PhiladelphiaGlobal Syndication Product & Technology Executive for the combined Video & Broadband services at Sky & Comcast, covering the US, Europe, Africa and Asia Pac.
SkyGroup Director of Sky Labs Brentwood & Aalborg
Oct. 2018 - Feb. 2022London, Aalborg, Milan, Munich, Philadelphia, AustinChief Product & Technology Officer role for Sky & Comcast's Hardware and Embedded Software Division. Sky Broadband In Home Technology & Live Operations ownership across the UK, ROI and Italy.
Delivery Leadership for all Hardware and associated Software Programmes across Europe & the US.
General Manager for the Brentwood Campus.
SkyDirector of Video & Broadband Products
Jun. 2016 - Oct. 2018London, Munich, Milan.Product Director for Video & Broadband Hardware.
Product & Delivery Director for Sky Broadband.
SkyDirector of Product Delivery
Jul. 2011 - May. 2016Osterley, Greater London, United KingdomProgramme Delivery Director for all Video Product initiatives.
Product Delivery Director for Sky Go.
Innovation Fund Operations Director.
Red Fly StudioNon-Executive Director
Jul. 2011 - Dec. 2016Austin, Texas
Dawn Light CapitalVP of Operations
Mar. 2010 - Jul. 2011San Francisco Bay AreaOperations Director for the deployment of a $250M gaming fund focused on the next generation of Studio talent.
LucasfilmHead of External Production
Sep. 2009 - Feb. 2010San Francisco Bay AreaExecutive Leadership of all LucasArts External Development Partners and Delivery of AAA Star Wars and Indiana Jones Titles.
LucasfilmExecutive Production Manager
Mar. 2009 - Sep. 2009San Francisco Bay Area
Electronic Arts (EA)Senior Development Director
Nov. 2004 - Jan. 2009Guildford, United KingdomResponsible for all delivery, finance and operations functions to support multiple AAA titles to launch.
SkyHead of Interactive Projects
Aug. 1999 - Oct. 2004Osterley, Greater London, United Kingdom
OddbinsSpecial Projects Manager
Aug. 1996 - Jul. 1999
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