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Financial Times CommercialSenior Content Editor - Financial Times
Apr. 2019 - Apr. 2021
diginomicaCorrespondent
Mar. 2019Writing global digital leadership insights and interviewing CIO / CTO / CDOs about business, technology and leadership.
HotTopics.htContributing Editor
Feb. 2019Contributing Editor to the CIO channel on Hot Topics. Hot Topics is the fastest growing thought leadership platform for business leaders, offering unique insight into the thinking behind the world’s most innovative companies.
HotTopics.htAdvisory Board, HotTopics.ht
Feb. 2019 - Dec. 2023The Studio @ Home is an invitation-only event that brings together hundreds of technology leaders from across the world to participate in 30+ recorded roundtable discussions and network with their peers. For more information visit: https://TheStudio.ht
University of SussexIndependent Advisor
Feb. 2019 - Feb. 2020Brighton, UKDeeply honoured to be asked to be part of the steering committee driving a major transformation in the use of technology in higher education. Working directly with the senior leadership team to be the institution's critical friend.
Bury Hill Ltd: Business writing for leaders in business and technologyWriter, Editor, Moderator & Founder of Horizon Digital Leadership Network
Jan. 2019Surrey, England, United KingdomBury Hill provides editorial writing services to leading enterprise technology titles and technology providers. The Horizon Digital Leadership Network is a private forum for digital leaders that work with and trust the editorial and community integrity of Mark Chillingworth.
Icon Business MediaEditor and Host, Horizon CIO Podcast at Icon Business Media
Jan. 2016 - Mar. 2019Leatherhead, SurreyJoined Icon Business Media as a partner to launch the UK’s first podcast for CIOs and to provide the story telling expertise to CIOs as a service. The Horizon CIO podcast has quickly set the standard for quality audio long form journalism for the CIO community. With a reputation for informed discussions and insightful debates, technology leaders from Shell Downstream, DWP, Reckitt Benckiser, the British Army, RSA Insurance, Lloyds Banking Group, J Sainsbury’s, NHS trusts and universities have discussed business issues ranging from SAP, business process modernisation, diversity, cyber-security, smart cities, to wellbeing and recruitment. Icon Business Media has provided CIOs in travel, healthcare, the energy sector and technology organisations with live events services and podcasts to showcase opportunities for innovation. Achievements: Co-managed a business with responsibility for all elements of operations, profit and loss Developed Editorship experience into being a podcast producer and host and business partner Produced hackathon and innovation events for CIO clients in energy, technology and travel Created new conference format which for two years attracted over 140 CIOs and CTOs Took on commercial responsibility selling services to publishers, events organisations, CIOs, technology leaders and service providers
Cycling WeeklyFreelance journalist
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2011
CIO UKEditor in Chief
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2015London, United KingdomOver the course of eight years CIO UK progressed from a loss making print title to a community hub that delivered significant revenues and insight. To enable CIO UK to become a market leader and develop powerful products such as the CIO100, a community focus was initiated and influenced the editorship and progress of the title. To develop CIO UK into a portfolio of five products required a direct relationship with the audience, with active involvement from the CIO community in all outcomes, leading to relationships with global, European and major national CIOs and CTOs. Achievements: Led CIO UK through transformation from a single print publication to a portfolio of five products Developed an entirely new CIO100 with a focus on championing the CIO as a transformation leader Launched the CIO Summit, an annual event that attracted 180 CIO attendees Devised, organised and moderated six new conferences formats and executive round tables Community focus that improved and increased the financial value of the product set Won Association of Publishers B2B title of the year during editorship Managed full range of products, editorial/freelance team and budgets Devised and co-managed relaunch of online title Developed team, recruiting events, database and editorial staff
CIO UKEditor, CIO
Jan. 2008 - Aug. 2010London, United KingdomOver the course of eight years CIO UK progressed from a loss making print title to a community hub that delivered significant revenues and insight. To enable CIO UK to become a market leader and develop powerful products such as the CIO100, a community focus was initiated and influenced the editorship and progress of the title. To develop CIO UK into a portfolio of five products required a direct relationship with the audience, with active involvement from the CIO community in all outcomes, leading to relationships with global, European and major national CIOs and CTOs. Achievements: Led CIO UK through transformation from a single print publication to a portfolio of five products Developed an entirely new CIO100 with a focus on championing the CIO as a transformation leader Launched the CIO Summit, an annual event that attracted 180 CIO attendees Devised, organised and moderated six new conferences formats and executive round tables Community focus that improved and increased the financial value of the product set Won Association of Publishers B2B title of the year during editorship Managed full range of products, editorial/freelance team and budgets Devised and co-managed relaunch of online title Developed team, recruiting events, database and editorial staff
Incisive MediaEditor, IWR
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2007Hired as part of the relaunch of Information World Review (IWR), a sister title to The Bookseller, aimed at the online academic and corporate knowledge manager community. Undertook major research into the title's readership, which identified digitisation of their role, the service providers and new responsibilities the readership would undertake. As a result redeveloped the title to ensure it was providing vital information for an audience that was in transition. Selected as a member of the VNU Business Publications transformation team. Following the acquisition of VNU Business Publications by Incisive Media was chosen to be part of the transition team ensuring the acquisition and adoption of new business practices was successful and respected best practices and culture developed by VNU. Achievements: Led the editorial relaunch of the brand Devised and led the launch of the online title Developed a close working relationship with The Bookseller Worked collaboratively with the events team in creation & support of annual conference Managed a team of staff, contributors, technical suppliers and commercial teams Key member of the VNU Business Publications transformation and transition teams
Knapp CommunicationsEditor
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2003Entered enterprise technology sphere as Features Editor on IDM Net. Worked closely with the proprietor, commercial team and Editor to develop the title into new areas as digitisation impacted the enterprise technology market. Focused on developing the online news, email newsletters and databases of the title. Temporary promotion to the role of Acting Editor following the unexpected departure of the Editor and led the team through a difficult time to ensure the title continued and met the commercial and editorial needs of its customers. Achievements: Became Acting Editor in testing circumstances and helped the team and organisation Recruited successor and managed hand over Developed online and email newsletter services Speaker and moderator at industry events Close collaboration with commercial teams to develop new services
SkyDeputy Editor, Sky TV
Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2001Known as .TV, this Sky television channel and website was a ground breaking attempt to link TV and web content. Two independent production companies provided all the shows for the channel. As Deputy Editor the role required being on-site with Prospect Pictures, working closely with my fellow Deputy Editor and the editor at Sky headquarters. The Deputy Editor role required a multi-platform media approach, as a writer, editor, producer and researcher creating and editing web content. Took the opportunity to script, produce and direct 16 items for a magazine TV show. Achievements: Editing TV scripts into web articles and downloadable fact sheets and tutorials Scripted, produced and directed 16 items for TV broadcast
TI MediaNews Editor
Jan. 1996 - Jan. 1998Croydon, United KingdomJoined CCC Motorsport Magazine as News Editor following a series of freelance commissions gained whilst at university using contacts from involvement in a local kart racing club.
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