A creative and highly experienced senior media professional with a unique blend of expertise from diverse areas of the media industry - spanning the BBC (radio and television), the independent production sector, and commercial broadcasting (radio and television). Experience in the music industry as an A&R Director.Significant expertise in:• content creation around music, entertainment and sport • developing high performing teams • talent acquisition and development • taking loss-making operations into profit, and growing market share• commissioning and pitching new productions • talent scouting and artist development (A&R) • commercial acquisitions• strategic decision-makingWider industry engagement – chairing and judging prestigious awards such as The ARIAS, The Brits, The Music Week Awards, BAFTA, The Audio Production Awards, and The Ivor Novello Awards. With a coaching leadership style and a firm belief in empowering others to realise their full talents, I have a track record of guiding new and diverse talent and emerging professionals in the field. I became a mentor with the Radio Academy to that end. I am also a Trustee for music charity Metal For Good. A charity which provides grants to community groups and organisations who use music to change lives. A positive force in music looking to end inequality, improve wellbeing and provide life-changing opportunities.Oh, and I’m the lead singer in a punk band!