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Radiate Ideas provides inspiration, strategic direction and implementation assistance to companies wanting to seize opportunities provided by technology disruption.As MD I work directly with clients, particularly on complex issues around digital distribution and enabling technology innovation.Recent projects have included: Interim CTO role for a voice recognition startup, transformation of a digital audio and music production platform for a global audio content supplier, designing and building a strategic management system for a national broadcasting organisation, design, build and maintain digital radio transmission systems, improving the perceived sound quality of a national radio broadcaster, and strategic guidance for a new digital media platform.

London, Gb

I took on the executive management of RadioDNS on a part-time basis, working more closely with broadcasters and automotive manufacturers globally to implement hybrid radio.Sectors of particular focus are digital radio and automotive, requiring global enagement to identify common goals and implement strategies to develop hybrid radio technology to achieve them.I'm in frequent contact with broadcasters and automotive manufacturers in Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia.

London, Gb

I co-founded the RadioDNS Hybrid Radio Project, and guided its growth to an established international organisation supported by members from North America, Europe and Australia. I oversaw the creation of technical standards for hybrid radio (the combination of broadcast radio and IP technologies), which have been adopted by broadcasters and manufacturers and are now standardised by ETSI. As Chair of RadioDNS, I manage the expectations of a diverse range of members and users, and I'm responsible for protecting the integrity of the project.Hybrid radio is a high profile topic in the radio industry in various countries, and I'm often invited to represent RadioDNS' open-standards collaborative approach to development.

Muxnet UK designs, builds and operates DAB/DAB+ digital radio networks. We specialise in innovative technical design which provides high reliability/availability extremely cost-effectively. We also help construct winning licence applications, and source and manage commercial service providers

London, Gb

I was elected as a Vice President of WorldDAB by the organisation's members, strengthening the ties between digital and hybrid radio

London, Gb

As a member of the WorldDAB Technical Committee, I contribute to the formulation of key technology standards for the development of Digital Radio globally.

London, Gb

I led the Creative Technology team, who were responsible for identifying threats and opportunities created by emerging technologies, and providing forward strategic guidance to the business in all sectors; commercial, programming and policy. The team pursued prototypes that contributed to increasing radio listening and/or increasing the commercial value of radio. The team also worked collaboratively on cross-industry projects under a principle of 'agree on technology, compete on content'.I assessed progress and focus; commissioned prototypes; liaised with senior leaders and board members in providing strategic guidance and understanding business concerns; represented Global's interests in industry fora; formed collaborative development partnerships inside and outside the radio industry, and evangelised to customers and strategic partners.

As Digital Content Manager, I led the development of the company's multi-platform Content Management System, and delivery of 34 radio station websites, content to DAB Digital Radio, DTV and mobile platforms. I also led discussions on a common streaming platform for commercial radio peered directly with UK ISPs, which forms the basis of Global's current platform. As a key member of the plc management team, I presented regularly to analysts on the company's future technology vision.

I was integral to GWR's DAB Digital Radio project, contributing to the initial licence applications, and launching the first two national commercial radio stations. At the outset, I drew together traditional programming and innovative technology resources to create a new way of producing radio stations.

Programme Director at Melody FM, in Innsbruck, Austria, overseeing both programming and technology functions.

I assisted with the integration of acquired local radio stations into the GWR network. The role spanned editorial and technical integration, including running operations of the networking and localisation technology.

I started one of the UK's first freely radiating FM student radio stations as an independent operation covering four universities in Manchester, and subsequently led a bid for a permanent licence which brought together commercial backing from industry and city businesses.

Own business developing communications software for PCs.