Ben McOwen Wilson — CEO
Online and Media sector business leader, with 15 years of executive level experience in FTSE-100 media and leading global technology companies. Expert general manager with deep operational experience combined with excellent P&L management track-record and keen strategic expertise. A recognised leader and thinker at the boundary of online and traditional media worlds; Ben has held key posts at times of major transition in the industry's digital transformation - including Chairman of the UK's Project Kangaroo initiative (video-on-demand JV between BBC, ITV and C4) and CEO of UEFA's New Media division. Skills that span the corporate strategy side of large organisations (hostile bid defence, corporate strategy formulation, disposals etc.) and on the operational-side of leading and growing businesses successfully (direct P&L control, multiple teams, C-level report, rapid revenue growth 100%+). More than 15 years experience in the global media and entertainment industries spanning broadcast television, internet, pay television, TV production, radio, mobile content, music, games and sports rights. Worldwide experience working with major organisations in: Europe: UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Ireland, Norway, Czech Republic, Russia, Switzerland Americas: USA, Canada, Brazil Australasia: Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand Africa: South Africa, Nigeria
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Media and Digital Strategy Executive with extensive experience in P&L management and business development.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Experience: 31 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- P&l Management
- Business Development
- Digital Media
- Digital Strategy
- Media Strategy
- Consulting
- Strategy Development
- Operations Management
- Corporate Strategy
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Career Highlights
- 15 years of executive experience in media and technology.
- Led major digital transformations in the media industry.
- Expert in P&L management and corporate strategy.
Work Experience
Google Play
Managing Director EMEA (3 yrs 9 mos)
YouTube
Regional Director, EMEA, and Managing Director YouTube UK and Ireland (6 yrs 6 mos)
Regional Director, NACE - Northern and Central Europe (4 yrs)
Country Director, UK & Ireland (10 mos)
Apotheke
Independent Consultant (5 mos)
ITV Plc
Managing Director, ITV Online & Interactive (1 yr 9 mos)
Chief Operating Officer (1 yr)
Group Director of Strategy (1 yr 8 mos)
UEFA
Interim CEO UEFA New Media (1 yr 7 mos)
Spectrum Strategy Consultants
Partner (6 yrs 7 mos)
Renaissance Worldwise
Senior Manager (2 yrs 3 mos)
Andersen Consulting (now Accenture)
Consultant (2 yrs 8 mos)
Education
BSc at University of Nottingham
Dip App Psch at University of Nottingham
