Consultancy services relating to broadcast, production, content and technology. With decades of leadership, operations, content management and engineering experience gained from boutique post houses, leading broadcasters and successful OTT disruptors we are audience first with a unique understanding of editorial and delivery trends both on and off platform.We can help with:Business strategy and executionBusiness analysis, and problem solvingOptimisation and efficiencyChange management and transformation Business developmentStrategic partnership supportProduct development and integrationProcess improvement Workflow design and innovationAutomationMaximising reachOperational frameworks for excellence

Responsible for the management and governance of the Rise employees, including those of the Rise-Up Academy charity, and the Rise Advisory Boards in North America, Europe, APAC and now in India, as well as current and future initiatives.

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Promoted based on impact made as VP Production Services, to lead the cost portfolio across Technology, Product and Operations.Defined a pipeline of cost optimisation equivalent to 20% of the cost base.

Built and led a large high performing multi- disciplined global team and a footprint of production facilities and editorial capabilities to deliver on a growing rights portfolio. Bringing a dynamic, innovative suite of products to market in the business that orchestrated the acquisition, creation and distribution of high value sports content globally.Transformed the Production Services model to a global hybrid on premises/ cloud production estate that scaled content provision from 9 core markets to 200+ countries, whilst reducing operating costs by 40%. Transition included 350+ people, 10 locations plus delivery of a global operating model with flexibility for regional nuances.Led COVID DR for broadcast, production and operations teams including Furlough process.Cultivated a people-centric culture through personal leadership and investment in HR initiatives, resulting in increased retention and employee satisfaction, while navigating a complex program of transitions that migrated work and roles to alternative locations.Developed a high-performing operational team, achieving operational excellence and 99.99% service availability.Launched an Operational Delivery team and built a pipeline of continuous improvement. Executed initiatives drove operational efficiencies that reduced cost per game by 40%, and cost per highlight by 80%.Delivered yearly hygiene savings of 10-20% across Operations, whilst content volumes rose by 20% year on year.•Leaders In Sport: Leaders Under 40 Nominee 2021

Led a multi-disciplined global team of 100+ responsible for creation and delivery of multi-format content serving live news, live sport, creative, highlights and long and short form originals in multiple flavours and languages:Production ManagementProduction Facilities and Operations inc. Acquisition, Editing, Commentary, Sound, GFX, Media Management, Encoding and DeliverablesProduction Resourcing, Workflow and OperationsContent ManagementContent OperationsIntroduced a high performance culture, based on data driven decisions, a managed risk register and a continuous improvement plan.Innovated technology and operations, leading to maximised utilisation, improved productivity of the cost base and provided opportunities to grow revenue.Transitioned the department from in-house provision, to also offering third party facility services.Scaled up operating model to offer services beyond B2B- integrating B2C as joint ventures, partnerships and co-productions.Transformed the operating model to launch our OTT service (DAZN), growing a single programming location to a global production estate serving 9 regional territories utilising a mix of owned and operated and third party facility providers.Global change management of the transition to the global broadcast and production estate- including infrastructure, people framework, operating models, procurement, budgets and service management.Production and Operations lead across large-scale global M&A activity, including TSA provisions and exits.

• Led multi-discipline operational staff and resources across multi-genre and multi-format high-profile and high-pressure shows, from budgeting and planning to delivery. • Built strong client relations and trust by demonstrating solid understanding of the production output and challenges and navigating these in Post and Operations to secure cost effective and timely delivery of all assets.• Managed end to end from delivery strategy, planning, budgeting and workflow assembly through to final invoices and de-brief. • Led initiatives to drive investment in new workflows, operations, and business models to support business and industry growth.• Oversaw the first tapeless on location and studio-based RXs.• Managed the final shows to run through TLS as it was de-commissioned, and oversaw the exit and migration strategy for various productions.Credit List:Jimmy and the Whale WhispererMystery Caves of Guanxi- The Land That Time ForgotOn The RunKelly and her SistersFearne And...Series 2 and 3Andrew Lloyd Webber Pre-Raphaelite ArtRonnie Corbett's Comedy BritainThe British Soap Awards 2012, 2013 & 2014Come Dine With Me (Peak) Series 7 and 8Come Dine With Me Couples Series 1 and Series 2The Chase Series 5, 6 and 7Piers Morgan Life Stories Series 5 and 6Fool Britannia Series 1 and 2The Royal Variety Performance 2012, 2013 and 2014.Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun Series 1Text Santa 2012From the HeartThe Olivier Awards 2013Surprise Surprise Series 2 and 3Surprise Surprise Christmas Special 2013Surprise Surprise Mother's Day Special 2014Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs Series 2Paul O'Grady Animal OrphansCatchphrase Series 2Boyzone at 20: No Matter WhatMichael Flatley: A Night To RememberSpandau Ballet: True GoldToo Tough To Teach?The Pride of Britain Awards 2014

• Reporting to and deputising the Head of Facilities across both commercial and operational decisions.• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and colleagues, to aid the smooth running of the department.• Line Management of 13 staff, including performance reviews, development and query/dispute resolution.• Managing processes and workflow in the Bookings Office and the Machine Room, whilst also managing all workloads and supporting the team.• Devising and scheduling optimum utilisation shift patterns across all areas of the business.• Managing multiple cost centres and creating and presenting financial reports relating to all Post Production areas to the Senior Management Team.• Post Producing, from quote stage through to final invoice.

• Team Leader across the Bookings department, and working closely with the Bookings Manager and Head of Facilities across all areas of the business.• Managing and developing a strategic business development plan for the re-launch of our internal GFX department, including workflow, financial modelling, KPIs and overseeing the sustainable transformation of the business offering.• Project managing Catch Up TV including process and operations review, and overseeing asset management, staff management, departmental scheduling and associated cost centre.• Managing and negotiating the hire of all kit throughout the facility.

• Coordinating full Post schedules across multiple shows at any one time, from ingest to delivery.

• Coordinating multiple short-form projects across multiple disciplines at any one time, acting as a DVD Producer on authoring projects and coordinating workflow and traffic through the busy transfer area.