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EntreConf and EntreConf AwardsAdvisor
Apr. 2024 - Sep. 2025United Kingdom, BristolI advised EntreConf on content, programming and partnerships.
EntreConf is the conference for entrepreneurs in Bristol and the southwest.
GravitywellAdvisor
Sep. 2023 - May. 2024United Kingdom, BristolI advised the CEO and leadership team and supported them through a period of change.
Gravitywell is Bristol’s Venture Studio; pulling together the skills, experience, resources and funding needed to produce businesses with solid technology foundations.
18SixtyAdvisor
May. 2023United Kingdom, BristolI advise the founder (mainly on marketing and business development strategies) and act as an experienced sounding board.
18sixty is an award-winning, full service, podcast production company. Born out of a passion for podcasts and with over a decade’s worth of experience in broadcasting at the highest level. 18Sixty makes podcasts for brands of all shapes and sizes, and has worked with some of the biggest names in the world.
Bristol InnovationsAdvisor
Apr. 2023United Kingdom, BristolI advise the BI leadership team on communications and engagement strategy for their offering in the University of Bristol's new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus.
Bristol Innovations exists to grow the value and diversity of innovation at the University of Bristol. It does this by bringing together the expertise of the University with investors, partners, talented entrepreneurs, and innovators to translate cutting-edge research into scalable commercial opportunities.
Dialect, Inc.Global MD / CEO / COO
May. 2017 - Apr. 2023United KingdomDialect is an integrated marketing agency with a unique understanding of how to connect with humans at the intersection of culture, gaming and tech in a way that has actual impact. I guided the agency from a team of 12 based in the US to a global team of over 70 employees in London, Bath, San Francisco and Los Angeles, working with global clients like Logitech, NVIDIA, Wizards of the Coast, Rebellion Games, Google, Amazon, etc...
Immediate Media CoManaging Director, Sports
Oct. 2015 - Mar. 2017United Kingdom, BristolImmediate Media Co was an award-winning special interest magazine and digital publisher. It was one of the biggest consumer media businesses in the UK and one of the largest magazine media publishers. In May 2015 Immediate was named Media Company of the Year at the British Media Awards.
As MD of the Sports Group, I was responsible for the group's P&L and was a key part of the senior management team. Immediate was acquired by Burda Media in January 2017.
Department for International Trade (DIT)Global Entrepreneurs Programme - Dealmaker
Aug. 2014 - May. 2017United Kingdom, LondonThe Department for International Trade’s Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP) helps overseas entrepreneurs and early stage technology businesses or start-ups that want to relocate their business to the UK. I represented the South West and Wales within the GEP.
Invest Bristol and BathSector Champion, Creative & Tech
Jan. 2014 - Oct. 2015United Kingdom, BristolInvest Bristol and Bath (IBB) is the Investment and Promotion agency for the West of England whose primary remit is to raise the profile of the area as a location to do business and grow. I was Sector Champion for the Creative sector and ran a campaign to help attract businesses and investment to Bristol and Bath.
claritizeNon Executive Director
Oct. 2012 - Aug. 2016United Kingdom, BathClaritize was a FinTech startup. As NED I supported and advised the founders and investors.
Digital DNA LLPFounder & Managing Partner
Sep. 2012United Kingdom, BristolDigital DNA LLP is a consultancy practice that stands at the forefront of progressive business transformation, empowering entrepreneurs to innovate, adapt, and thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
We aren’t career consultants — we are seasoned entrepreneurs who roll up our sleeves and make things happen for your business. The Digital DNA team consists of seasoned entrepreneurs with more than 25 years of board-level experience from diverse sectors including ML, B2B SaaS, gaming and media, from startups to corporates. Using well-established methods and adaptable frameworks, we ensure that your journey with us isn't just about building, scaling, or mending - it's about using the power of innovation to ensure your business is best placed to succeed.
And your success is our ultimate milestone. Clients/projects include: Bristol Innovations (University of Bristol), Gravitywell, 18Sixty, Telegraph Media Group, Lebara Mobile, Marathon Artists, Rogers Communications, Peter Gabriel's Real World Group and The Nominet Fund (now Social Tech Trust).
The FilterNon Executive Director
Sep. 2012 - Jan. 2014United Kingdom, BathAdvised the leadership team on strategy and marketing.
TechSPARK ukFounder
Jan. 2011 - Sep. 2018Bath, United KingdomTechSPARK's mission is to support and develop the tech cluster in the Bristol & Bath region to help companies grow and thrive. I founded TechSPARK (initially called BathSPARK) and The SPARKies in 2011-2012 and helped to establish it in the Bristol and Bath region.
The FilterCEO
Sep. 2007 - Aug. 2012As CEO, I led the Filter's product strategy as well as the business development outreach internationally.
The Filter was a world-leading B2B personalisation system for digital media, using Machine Learning to make search, navigation and discovery of content more relevant for clients like BT, Nokia, Dailymotion, Sony Music, NBC, etc... The Filter was backed by Eden Ventures and Peter Gabriel and was acquired by 24i in 2022.
Future PublishingDigital Director - Europe
Jun. 2004 - Dec. 2006London, United Kingdom & Paris, FranceFuture PLC is a specialist interest media company, quoted on the London Stock Exchange, that delivers compelling content across specialist sectors including technology, entertainment & video games. At the time, the company boasted 200+ magazines, 50+ websites reaching 35m monthly readers and had offices in the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany, Poland and Italy. Developed and implemented Future’s digital media strategy for the UK and Europe, managing 35 websites and a team of over 70 people. Directed the launch of Future’s first ever US/UK games portal, GameRadar, reaching 15m monthly visitors within weeks of launch. In the UK, I built an innovative digital sales team and delivered rapid revenue growth from £700k to over £10m within 2 years thanks to an aggressive roll out of 20+ web properties as well as the launch of Future’s online magazine subscription and ‘back issue’ store (myfavouritemagazines.co.uk).
Future PublishingFounder & Publishing Director, Future Plus
May. 2003 - Oct. 2005Bath, United Kingdom & London, United KingdomI founded Future Plus in 2003 to provide Future’s advertisers and partners with a content marketing agency using Future's best assets; its writers, designers and editors. Took just 18 months to grow the team to 20 people generating annual revenues of £5m by winning major deals with Game, PC World and BT Vision.
Future PublishingPublishing Director, Games Division
May. 2001 - May. 2003Bath, United KingdomFuture Games was Future UK’s gaming business unit: comprising of 10 magazines, two websites and over 80 employees with offices in Bath and London. As Publishing Director I had P&L and general management responsibility for the business unit and sat on Future’s UK Board. I was appointed in May 2001 just as Future went through a major re-organisation, losing 300 people out of 1,200 in the process. I got my team organized and focused quickly around a clear strategy and delivered year-on-year-on-year revenue growth from £25m to £27m to £31m.
FutureInternational Development Director
Dec. 1998 - May. 2001Bath, United Kingdom; Paris, France; Milan, ItalyResponsible for developing and executing on Future’s international expansion strategy; by identifying territories and targets for M&A; making the case for M&A to the Board; carrying out due diligence and deal process; joining local management Board once M&A completed. I held a board position in Future’s French, Italian and Polish subsidiaries and was also a key member of the MBO and IPO team.
Future PublishingPublisher
Jan. 1995 - Nov. 1998Publisher of magazines including .net, PC Gamer, Official PlayStation Magazine, Connect, PC Review, GamesMaster...
Absolute Magazine CompanyFounder & Managing Editor
Jan. 1993 - Dec. 1994Founded a magazine publishing business to launch two new magazines: Unique (a national student lifestyle magazine) and The Game (the UK edition of a European network of football magazines). Created concepts & strategies for both magazines and secured funding from three shareholders.
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