Experience

MuxIP

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

• MD International, FASTHub by MuxIP

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  LA-based global market leader in technologies for AVOD & FAST streaming TV, which is exploding worldwide. MuxIP’s technology is powering a range of TV broadcasters and satellite/cable companies across the FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) spectrum. Patented tech solutions and platforms (collectively 'FASTHub by MuxIP') enable TV broadcasters and other media, satellite and cable companies to participate in this rapidly-growing segment of the OTT space - the already booming future of TV consumption. The exponential growth of FAST channels is causing seismic shifts for both the TV/video industry and consumers, whilst still retaining the aspects of broadcast TV that viewers love. FAST platforms combine breakthrough streaming AVOD innovations and traditional linear TV for the optimal viewing experience.



Alchimie.

• France
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Asia Pacific Lead & global advisor

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Paris-based technology company focusing on OTT digital media, founded in 2016, then IPO listed on European stock market since 2020, with proprietary distribution technology, 70,000+ hours of content aggregation, more than 150 linear and video-on-demand lifestyle vertical channels (inc 100+ conceptualised and created in-house) and major mobile & telco distribution partnerships internationally. Paris-based technology company focusing on OTT digital media, founded in 2016, then IPO listed on European stock market since 2020, with proprietary distribution technology, 70,000+ hours of content aggregation, more than 150 linear and video-on-demand lifestyle vertical channels (inc 100+ conceptualised and created in-house) and major mobile & telco distribution partnerships internationally.



BRNDauthentic8

• Partner

  • 2022 - Present

  BRNDauthentic8 advises on and delivers technology solutions (on product and/or packaging) to high value brands for proof of product authenticity to industry and/or consumers, supply chain trackability, provenance traceability, locational & user data and consumer marketing/promotions. BRNDauthentic8 advises on and delivers technology solutions (on product and/or packaging) to high value brands for proof of product authenticity to industry and/or consumers, supply chain trackability, provenance traceability, locational & user data and consumer marketing/promotions.



Generator Media Ventures

• United Kingdom
• Events Services

• Founder/ceo

  • 2006 - Present

  Strategy, business development and operations advisory services, both private and public sectors, to some of Asia Pacific's largest & most disruptive businesses and government entities. Strategy, business development and operations advisory services, both private and public sectors, to some of Asia Pacific's largest & most disruptive businesses and government entities.



Lakeba Group

• Inaugral Non-Exec Board Director/shareholder

  • 2017 - 2020

  Software development company which originates products in proptech, fintech, retail, etc, leveraging existing state-of-the-art-technologies such as Blockchain, AI, ML, Mixed Reality, together with its own proprietary software development. Lakeba was recently selected by Microsoft as their first ever Global Innovation Partner. See part of Microsoft CEO's showcase about Lakeba to annual Microsoft partners conference in video here below. Software development company which originates products in proptech, fintech, retail, etc, leveraging existing state-of-the-art-technologies such as Blockchain, AI, ML, Mixed Reality, together with its own proprietary software development. Lakeba was recently selected by Microsoft as their first ever Global Innovation Partner. See part of Microsoft CEO's showcase about Lakeba to annual Microsoft partners conference in video here below.



Pioneer Consulting Asia

• Singapore
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Principal

  • 2015 - 2019

  Boutique strategy & management consultancy to Southeast Asia's largest and leading corporate players, specialising in TMT (Technology, Media, Telecommunications). Boutique strategy & management consultancy to Southeast Asia's largest and leading corporate players, specialising in TMT (Technology, Media, Telecommunications).



brand new media (BNM)

• Inaugural Board Director

  • 2013 - 2016

  Became a leading international OTT online video channels & content production/content marketing company, with offices in Australia, Asia, US & UK and production studios in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Singapore, Manila and Los Angeles. Acquired by SPH (Singapore Press Holdings), Singapore's primary major print media conglomerate. Became a leading international OTT online video channels & content production/content marketing company, with offices in Australia, Asia, US & UK and production studios in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Singapore, Manila and Los Angeles. Acquired by SPH (Singapore Press Holdings), Singapore's primary major print media conglomerate.



SocietyOne

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding shareholder/start-up capital raiser

  • 2011 - 2013

  Australia's first P2P (peer-to-peer) social lending technology platform. To date has facilitated loans in excess of AU$1bn. Acquired by Australian publicly listed financial entity. Australia's first P2P (peer-to-peer) social lending technology platform. To date has facilitated loans in excess of AU$1bn. Acquired by Australian publicly listed financial entity.



InternetQ PLC.

• Greece
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman, i-Pop Networks Asia

  • 2009 - 2012

  During these years, despite the impact of the financial crisis in Asia, i-Pop Networks became the leader in Southeast Asia in providing B2B2C entertainment content and mobile VAS to telcos and their consumers in the region. Acquired by InternetQ, a UK-based mobile marketing publicly listed company. During these years, despite the impact of the financial crisis in Asia, i-Pop Networks became the leader in Southeast Asia in providing B2B2C entertainment content and mobile VAS to telcos and their consumers in the region. Acquired by InternetQ, a UK-based mobile marketing publicly listed company.



Republic Polytechnic

• Singapore
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Director

  • 2005 - 2011

  Member of inaugural Board of Governors for polytechnic with emphasis on creativity and technology. Member of inaugural Board of Governors for polytechnic with emphasis on creativity and technology.



Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

• India
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Board Member

  • 2006 - 2008

  Board Member of IDA, the government statutory board responsible for national regulatory and promotional development of all information technologies in Singapore. Board Member of IDA, the government statutory board responsible for national regulatory and promotional development of all information technologies in Singapore.



Media Development Authority of Singapore

• Inaugural Board Director

  • 2003 - 2007

  Member of Singapore's inaugural MDA Board, government statutory board responsible for regulation and promotion of Singaporean media industry, both within Singapore and internationally. Involved in all key strategies to grow the GDP value of the media sector. Member of Singapore's inaugural MDA Board, government statutory board responsible for regulation and promotion of Singaporean media industry, both within Singapore and internationally. Involved in all key strategies to grow the GDP value of the media sector.



Paramount International

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 500 - 600 Employee

• President/CEO, Paramount International (formerly Viacom/MTV Networks International), Asia Pacific

  • 1995 - 2006

  Overall strategic and operational leadership of all MTV Networks businesses across Asia Pacific. Led launch of over 20 TV channels, dozen joint ventures, consumer products divisions, major music/fashion/extreme sports events, online & mobile business units. Grew business from scratch to reach over 500 million young adult audience in over 200 million homes, generating from ground zero to over quarter billion dollars in annual gross revenues, from initial team of less than 20 to over 1200 staff. Overall strategic and operational leadership of all MTV Networks businesses across Asia Pacific. Led launch of over 20 TV channels, dozen joint ventures, consumer products divisions, major music/fashion/extreme sports events, online & mobile business units. Grew business from scratch to reach over 500 million young adult audience in over 200 million homes, generating from ground zero to over quarter billion dollars in annual gross revenues, from initial team of less than 20 to over 1200 staff.



Nickelodeon

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Director

  • 2003 - 2005

  Board Member for Nickelodeon Australia, representing Viacom/Nickelodeon International's interests in a joint venture between Nickelodeon, Foxtel & Austar. Board Member for Nickelodeon Australia, representing Viacom/Nickelodeon International's interests in a joint venture between Nickelodeon, Foxtel & Austar.



Singapore Tourism Board

• Singapore
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Director

  • 1999 - 2005

  Board level leadership of key consumer and business tourism strategies, with nine digit budget, such as integrated casino resorts at Marina Bay Sands & Sentosa and Singapore as a convention destination. Chairman Finance & Investment Committee, Chairman Innovation Committee, and Tourism Strategy 2005-2015 committee Board level leadership of key consumer and business tourism strategies, with nine digit budget, such as integrated casino resorts at Marina Bay Sands & Sentosa and Singapore as a convention destination. Chairman Finance & Investment Committee, Chairman Innovation Committee, and Tourism Strategy 2005-2015 committee



Asia Video Industry Association

• Hong Kong
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member/Chairman

  • 1998 - 2003

  Representing the Asian Broadcast and PayTV industry's interests for 120 media industry companies to promote development of technology, talent, creativity, content and innovation in the PayTV, OTT Video & Broadcast TV industries to Governments, anti-piracy regulators, distributers and other constituents in the Asia Pacific region. Representing the Asian Broadcast and PayTV industry's interests for 120 media industry companies to promote development of technology, talent, creativity, content and innovation in the PayTV, OTT Video & Broadcast TV industries to Governments, anti-piracy regulators, distributers and other constituents in the Asia Pacific region.



Singapore Economic Development Board

• Singapore
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Director

  • 1998 - 1999

  Board level leadership for all priority business industry sector strategies for national economic development. This board plans and executes strategies to position Singapore as a leading global centre for business and investment. Board level leadership for all priority business industry sector strategies for national economic development. This board plans and executes strategies to position Singapore as a leading global centre for business and investment.



Viacom International Media Networks

• Germany
• Entertainment Providers

• SVP Advertising Sales & Marketing, MTV Networks International, Europe

  • 1988 - 1994

  Launch and overall leadership of company revenues, Advertising Sales and Marketing, launching and leading offices and teams in all major European markets. Launch and overall leadership of company revenues, Advertising Sales and Marketing, launching and leading offices and teams in all major European markets.