Technology, Media and Telecom
AI, cloud, SaaS, IT, cyber security, deep technology, media, broadcasting, streaming platforms, telecom operators and digital communications.
The specification for a technology leader has changed faster in the last three years than in the ten before them. Boards look for leaders who can turn artificial intelligence from a budget line into a change in the operating model, and explain its commercial return in plain language.
In media and telecom the same shift runs through content, distribution and networks at once. The leaders in demand balance creative credibility with commercial discipline, and network ambition with the economics that fund it. The strongest candidates are usually well into a programme they intend to finish, so every approach is made with care.
Six checks before any candidate reaches your shortlist.
Each area of this industry has its own six checks, because each asks something different of its leaders.
IT and frontier technology
AI, cloud, cyber security, semiconductors and deep technology.
- 01
Shipped, not only governed
Products and platforms taken from design to scale, verified with the teams who built them.
- 02
AI to operating model
The ability to move artificial intelligence from pilots into the way the business runs.
- 03
Security posture
Judgement on cyber risk, governance and resilience while the architecture changes.
- 04
Platform economics
Fluency in the cost, pricing and margin of cloud and software businesses.
- 05
Talent magnetism
A record of attracting and keeping scarce engineering and data talent.
- 06
Board translation
The ability to explain technical choices to a board in commercial terms.
Media and telecom
Media networks, broadcasting, streaming, telecom operators, towers and digital communications.
- 01
Content to carrier
Leadership across content studios, distribution, streaming platforms and telecom operators.
- 02
Monetisation depth
A record across advertising, subscription and average revenue per user models.
- 03
Audience and data
Capability in audience analytics, recommendation and data led products.
- 04
Spectrum and regulation
Depth of engagement with telecom regulators and spectrum strategy.
- 05
Network readiness
5G rollout, tower economics, fibre and edge computing.
- 06
Creative and commercial balance
Editorial credibility and commercial discipline held together.
Senior leadership across the industry.
Representative roles. Every mandate is designed for the client concerned, and clients are identified only with their written consent.
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Product Officer
- Chief AI Officer
- Head of Cyber Security and Governance
- Head of Platform Engineering
- Managing Director, telecom operator
- Chief Operating Officer, streaming platform
- Head of Subscriptions and Growth
- Head of Advertising Sales
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