David Hanson
Managing Director at DeltaLive- Claim this Profile
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Agnieszka (Aga) Veriga
During my time at OSN, David was one of the continuously shining stars, excelling in his Programming Management role and later on - as the Director of Digital, taking the OSN network to the next level in TV & Digital space. David's ambition, passion for learning and development, charismatic nature and inspirational leadership was one of the kind. It's been a pleasure working with him and his team on developing digital strategy for the OSN, and contributing to the successful launches of the OSN Play and OSN Go services. I would highly recommend David for any future strategic, digital, managerial roles requiring innovative thinking, business acumen and strong entrepreneurship.
Agnieszka (Aga) Veriga
During my time at OSN, David was one of the continuously shining stars, excelling in his Programming Management role and later on - as the Director of Digital, taking the OSN network to the next level in TV & Digital space. David's ambition, passion for learning and development, charismatic nature and inspirational leadership was one of the kind. It's been a pleasure working with him and his team on developing digital strategy for the OSN, and contributing to the successful launches of the OSN Play and OSN Go services. I would highly recommend David for any future strategic, digital, managerial roles requiring innovative thinking, business acumen and strong entrepreneurship.
Agnieszka (Aga) Veriga
During my time at OSN, David was one of the continuously shining stars, excelling in his Programming Management role and later on - as the Director of Digital, taking the OSN network to the next level in TV & Digital space. David's ambition, passion for learning and development, charismatic nature and inspirational leadership was one of the kind. It's been a pleasure working with him and his team on developing digital strategy for the OSN, and contributing to the successful launches of the OSN Play and OSN Go services. I would highly recommend David for any future strategic, digital, managerial roles requiring innovative thinking, business acumen and strong entrepreneurship.
Agnieszka (Aga) Veriga
During my time at OSN, David was one of the continuously shining stars, excelling in his Programming Management role and later on - as the Director of Digital, taking the OSN network to the next level in TV & Digital space. David's ambition, passion for learning and development, charismatic nature and inspirational leadership was one of the kind. It's been a pleasure working with him and his team on developing digital strategy for the OSN, and contributing to the successful launches of the OSN Play and OSN Go services. I would highly recommend David for any future strategic, digital, managerial roles requiring innovative thinking, business acumen and strong entrepreneurship.
Credentials
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Sustainability Essentials for Business
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)Jan, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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DeltaLive
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United Kingdom
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Sep 2022 - Present
DeltaLive part of the L-Acoustics Group. DeltaLive design and deliver the best in Audio, Communications and AV Technology, providing world-class systems, solutions and technical services to live events all around the globe. DeltaLive part of the L-Acoustics Group. DeltaLive design and deliver the best in Audio, Communications and AV Technology, providing world-class systems, solutions and technical services to live events all around the globe.
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Globelynx, PA Media Group
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Oct 2019 - Sep 2022
Managing Director at Globelynx: Brand elevation through thought-leadership - working with business organisations and broadcasters to position experts in the media. Responsible for strategy, growth, P&L, operations, people and culture. Delivered double-digit net profit percentage growth in first full year. Chair of PA Media Group's COVID Response Committee. www.globelynx.com Managing Director at Globelynx: Brand elevation through thought-leadership - working with business organisations and broadcasters to position experts in the media. Responsible for strategy, growth, P&L, operations, people and culture. Delivered double-digit net profit percentage growth in first full year. Chair of PA Media Group's COVID Response Committee. www.globelynx.com
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IMAX
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager EMEA, IMAX Home Entertainment
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Jul 2015 - Mar 2019
Managing Director of IMAX FZE a local free-zone entity. Leader of IMAX Home Entertainment business in Europe, Middle-East & Africa. Fully responsible for growth and performance of IMAX HE and IPT businesses. Represent the IMAX Private Theatre EMEA business at board-level. Built and lead the first ever IMAX MENA team. Identified partnership opportunities for IMAX's Private Theatre products and services. Managing Director of IMAX FZE a local free-zone entity. Leader of IMAX Home Entertainment business in Europe, Middle-East & Africa. Fully responsible for growth and performance of IMAX HE and IPT businesses. Represent the IMAX Private Theatre EMEA business at board-level. Built and lead the first ever IMAX MENA team. Identified partnership opportunities for IMAX's Private Theatre products and services.
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Intigral
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Saudi Arabia
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Entertainment Providers
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200 - 300 Employee
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General Manager - Product Marketing & Sales
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
Creation and GTM of an OTT SVOD product to diversify the business. Leader of the Marketing, Sales and Creative Services functions. Full P&L responsibility across functions. Driving product innovation and creating Go-To-Market strategy around new products. Responsible for sales and growth in the IPTV business. Significant travel to and experience in KSA in addition to pan-MENA operations. Creation and GTM of an OTT SVOD product to diversify the business. Leader of the Marketing, Sales and Creative Services functions. Full P&L responsibility across functions. Driving product innovation and creating Go-To-Market strategy around new products. Responsible for sales and growth in the IPTV business. Significant travel to and experience in KSA in addition to pan-MENA operations.
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OSN
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United Arab Emirates
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Digital
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
Oversaw the creation and launch of 'Go By OSN' - OSN's first direct-to-customer digital product.Led the strategic roll-out of the region’s leading OTT platform OSN Play. Developed the strategy, device reach and feature line-up of the player. Identified commercial opportunities across all digital platforms (e.g. online, mobile, IPTV, cable, OTT, gaming, social networks, etc.) and maximized their monetization potential.Liaised and negotiated with Hollywood Studios, content producers and affiliate broadcast channels to develop the region’s best content offering. Developed strategic frameworks for each project, including business models and partnership opportunities.Enhanced the brand through effective and consistent promotion across digital media and broadcast platform.Oversaw creative design, production and implementation of end-to-end customer digital experience, in collaboration with Marketing, Programming and Sales departments. Attended industry events to develop strong relationships with all digital stakeholders and promote OSN as a thought-leader in the digital field. Collaborated with analytics and measurement teams to develop new frameworks to assess performance of digital engagements.Responsible for revenues / profit generation and budget management.OSN Play has been recognised as the best platform of its type in the Middle East on a number of occasions and Go by OSN debuted with the Outstanding OTT Platform of the Year in its year of launch.
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Director of Programming - Movies & On Demand Services
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Jul 2009 - Jul 2012
Coordinated the programming aspects of a multi-million dollar merger between The Middle East’s two biggest pay TV platforms.Headed the 5 movie channels, 3 PPV Movie and all on demand services on the OSN DTH Satellite network in The Middle East. Managed departmental budgets including P&L, and held fiscal responsibility for content worth over $45m. Negotiated and implemented a landmark joint venture between Showtime and free-to-air giant MBC leading to the creation of MBC+ Drama.Designed from inception, the platform’s on demand service and HD channel line-up.Maintained and negotiated relationships and deals with studios and independent distributors. Responsible for content evaluation and selection of assets.Led a diverse programming team of 4 planning managers, 2 planning coordinators, 2 channel operations coordinators, 2 programming schedulers and 1 acquisition assistant.Directed marketing department to promote exciting stunts and competitions. Increased the profile of the channels inside and outside the company. Created and presented to clients numerous sponsorship opportunities.
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Senior Programming and Planning Manager
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Mar 2008 - Jul 2009
Extended responsibilities to include 3 western series channels.Analyzed and reformatted customer research and applied findings to the schedules.Promoted from the role of Channel Manager as recognition for the wider role I assumed in the general running of technical and marketing projects.
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Channel Manager
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Dec 2006 - Mar 2008
Assumed control of the entire Showtime movie offering and expanded the channel line-up.Instigated a visual rebranding of Show Movies channels and initiated their reinvention as genre channels.
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Planning Manager - The Movie Channel
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Dec 2004 - Dec 2006
Relocated the flagship Showtime movie channels from the UK to the UAE.
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Sky
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France
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Wireless Services
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Movies Scheduler / Planning Manager
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Aug 2002 - Dec 2004
Re-launched and planned four of the nine Sky Movies channels at the UK's leading pay TV broadcaster. Spent 3 months as a planning manager in a temporary capacity, leading a team of four schedulers and representing four premium channels to upper management. Creative construction of seasons and stunts. Coordinating product acquisition and communications for the Sky Shorts project - attending festivals to highlight the best available talent. Re-launched and planned four of the nine Sky Movies channels at the UK's leading pay TV broadcaster. Spent 3 months as a planning manager in a temporary capacity, leading a team of four schedulers and representing four premium channels to upper management. Creative construction of seasons and stunts. Coordinating product acquisition and communications for the Sky Shorts project - attending festivals to highlight the best available talent.
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Education
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2011 - 2013
London Business School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business -
2021 - 2021
Ashridge Executive Education, Hult International Business School
The Transformational Leader Program -
1997 - 2000
Brunel University
Diploma of Higher Education, English and Film & TV Studies
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