Merlin Naicker

Owner/Founder @Media Wizard Consulting

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An enterprise operations and digital transformation executive, with over 30years experience leading complex organisations through large scale change, digital platform delivery, and operating model transformation, within both development and regulated environments. A trusted advisor to boards, executive leadership, and funding stakeholders, on governance, strategy execution, and sustainable performance. Brings strong financial stewardship, operational/strategic insight, and a deeply values-led leadership approach. Motivated by building systems and organisations that improve service delivery, accessibility, and public trust.

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Work Background

Group Executive: Video Entertainment

SABCGroup Executive: Video Entertainment

Apr. 2020 - Jun. 2024South Africa

Magician

Media Wizard Consulting ServicesMagician

Jun. 2012RandburgProject Management - Broadcast platforms and infrastructure Media workflows and optimization Media Strategy Transmission and Broadcast Operations and Scheduling Content Acquisition Channel sales

Chief Content Officer

SouthTel VODChief Content Officer

Aug. 2011 - Dec. 2012Randburg• Strategically planned, sourced, launched, maintained and terminated content for all VODTV requirements • Strategic direction and management of divisional budgets • Negotiated, reviewed, and drafted agreements relating to content requirements • Drafted commercial proposals for new content • Analysed business opportunities • Formulation and implemented business plans • Managed all aspects of the content supply chain: o Identified content o Analysed appropriateness of the content o Determined market related prices o Concluded agreements within mandates o Adherence to key principles governing the acquisition of content • Briefed and managed internal and external lawyers with regards to content requirements • Liaised with finance to ensure adherence to contractual payment terms • Conceptualised and managed execution of content launch events • Advertising Sales management • Technical ownership of content delivery to the end user • Managed communication to stakeholders in regards to the content offering o WEb communication o Customer training o General product communication • Managed, trained, developed and motivated staff

Head: Media & Telco

Siemens IT SolutionsHead: Media & Telco

Sep. 2008 - Aug. 2011South AfricaStrategic development and maintenance of media & telco solutions Technical approval of media & telco solutions and proposals Drive media business development Internal counsel to Siemens professional services group on Media Solutions Sales support Local delivery planning Mapping of business target agreements into resource and demands Local skill development Execution of the delivery structure

Head: Satellite TV

Telkom MediaHead: Satellite TV

Dec. 2007 - Aug. 2008CenturionExterior design of reception devices Design of Electronic Program Guide functionality and features in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders Structure of Market offering in terms of • Bouquets offered • Pricing of bouquets • Business rules of product offer Launch of Satellite TV product: • Launch strategy • Marketing strategy Management of Satellite TV product Product development Enhancements and features i.e. decoder functions and interactive services

Content Manager

MultichoiceContent Manager

Sep. 2001 - Dec. 2007South Africa- Management of english language content and bouquets across Africa - Manage contractual relationship with Multichoice channel suppliers - Management of adhoc broadcasts on the DStv platform, i.e. Big Brother and Idols

Presentation Manager

MultichoicePresentation Manager

Aug. 1999 - Sep. 2001South Africa- Manage transmission of DStv channels into Africa - Manage DStv video library - Manage look and feel of DStv on air imagery

office administrator

Irdeto BVoffice administrator

Jul. 1994 - Aug. 1995Randburg, South Africa

Content Manager

MultiChoice AfricaContent Manager

South AfricaManaging the DStv platform across Africa. Projects. Channel performance.

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