About me

Managing Director at Delightful Media, a next-generation media company creating brilliant food and drink content for brands and building audiences across our network of social video channels.

Previously, ran a media consultancy, working with brands, broadcasters, producers, IP, publishers and talent on digital content strategy, content production, distribution and commercialisation. Before launching my consultancy, Robert & Friends, I was Managing Director of digital and branded entertainment company Zodiak Active, part of Zodiak Media. Other roles I have held include Head of digital production unit, TalkbackThames digital, New Media Commissioner at Channel 4 and Chair of the Branded Content Marketing Association (BCMA).

I have worked in broadcast & digital media for over 20 years. My work spans TV and digital production, content distribution, multi-platform commissioning, branded entertainment, social media strategy and management, VOD and EST management, mobile, advertising & sponsorship, licensing & gaming.

I am a member of BAFTA, I have been twice BAFTA nominated for my work on The Apprentice and The X Factor, as well as winning a Broadcast Digital Award for The X Factor.

I have produced and spoken at a number of conferences/events such as The Edinburgh TV Festival, MIPTV, MIPCOM, IBC and C21 FutureMedia, and have been a judge for the Broadcast Digital Awards a number of times, including this year.