David Webber Email & Phone Number

Salisbury, GB

After 42 years in the broadcast industry, I have retired from full time employment.In the future, I may be available form shorter term assignments e.g. projects, consulting, project management training, M&A, RFP, interim Broadcast Ops Management etc.

New York, US

Adding additional markets including Poland, Norway and the Netherlands to my VP role. Also additional Professional Service responsibilities supporting our central hubs in London and Paris

New York, US

In addition to my responsibilities leading the Business Operations team in London, I am responsible for our internal and outsourced operations in Southern Europe, Germany, the UAE, Turkey and the Nordics, supporting both Discovery and Eurosport. My mandate is to build on the regions' diverse strengths, leading a cohesive management team to support the.

New York, US

Leading the business operations function within the Media Technology, Production and Operations group. Responsible for Programme Management and major project delivery including all EMEA channel launches and migrations, Business Analysis, operational process improvement, RFI / RFP processes, finance, and executive stakeholder management.

New York, US

An evolving role providing business support to the Media Operations team. Responsible for Programme Management, Solutions Management (with a focus on EMEA channel launches), Change Management, Resource Capacity Planning, operational process improvement, business planning and executive stakeholder management.

Consultant to Discovery Communications, initially brought in to oversee several key Media Operations projects during the transition between Senior Vice Presidents. Deliverables included implementation of new project management procedures, analysis of operational work flows, executive stakeholder management and delivery of a range of broadcast projects.

Responsible for operations management, focusing on the development, specification, improvement and operation of systems and processes. Leading internal projects and programmes. General business management to Board level. Quality management (delivered ISO9001 accreditation), employing best practice, formal standards and methodologies. Successful R&D Tax.

Managing the team of Technology Delivery staff (70+ via 7 direct reports) including Business Analysis, Design engineers, Implementation team, Software Applications Development, Test team, Programme Management and Systems Integration. Responsible for the delivery of major technology projects including channel start-ups and migrations. Resourcing internal.

Leading a team of 20 Project and Programme Managers and PMO staff. Accountable for the delivery of all projects in Red Bee Media including technical installations, channel launches, major IT implementations and business change projects. Responsible for selecting and hiring Project Managers and specialist contractors. Owned the Programme Management budget.

London, England, GB

A variety of challenging and exciting roles for the BBC and BBC Broadcast Ltd.Creative (Promo production), Network Director (BBC1 & 2), Director (Weather Show - BBC1) Assistant Presentation Editor, Project Manager (Channel launches, major channel migrations, DR facilities etc.). Deputy Head of Operational Development (Leading a team of Project Managers..

Worked on start up of service. Playout Director for Galaxy, the Entertainment Channel (Including first and last night on air!). Returned to BBC career when channel closed.

London, England, GB

Assistant Producer (Directing and vision mixing live OBs on BBC1,studio directing), Station Assistant, Regional News (Floor Manager, Graphics etc.),

London, England, GB

Finance Assistant in Engineering and Television Accounts, Maintenance Clerk in Television Recording (VT/TK), Planning Assistant in Programme Planning (Post Production facilities).

Economics / Computer Science

10 O Levels

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