London, 15 January 2025 - Stephen Nuttall has been appointed as the new Chair of IBC’s Partnership Board. Made up of representatives from each of the six partner organisations which own IBC (IABM, IEEE, IET, RTS, SCTE and SMPTE), the IBC Partnership Board provides the governance and strategic oversight of IBC. 

Stephen has over thirty years’ leadership experience gained as a senior executive and consultant in the sports, media and digital industries at some of the world’s best pay TV companies, online businesses and sports rights holders. His most recent consultancy work includes leading media production and distribution for the 36th and 37th editions of the America’s Cup and for Goodwood’s motorsports events. In addition, he is a senior advisor to Searchlight Capital Partners, a transatlantic private equity fund. Stephen’s appointment was facilitated by Spencer Stuart, one of the world's leading global executive search and leadership consulting firms.

“Our industry is in a period of rapid and transformational change powered by new tech innovation. Stephen has a track record of clear strategic thinking coupled with commercial and operational success. His extensive experience in the complex environments of media and telecommunications will be extremely valuable as IBC and the industry it serves navigates the opportunities ahead” said Mike Crimp, CEO, IBC. “Stephen will provide the vital link between the IBC Board and the Executive Team and I’m looking forward to working with him to ensure the continued growth of IBC.”

"IBC is the premier event for the media and entertainment industry, and I’ve had the privilege of being a regular visitor and speaker for many years” said Stephen Nuttall. “I’m very much looking forward to collaborating with the IBC team and partners to help the event’s ongoing success. Consistently relevant, the unique role that IBC plays within the constantly evolving media industry remains as vital today as ever."

IBC2025 takes place from 12-15 September at the RAI, Amsterdam.

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About IBC

Delivering innovation and empowering people, IBC is where the future of the global Media and Entertainment industry is redefined. Energising the market, enabling content everywhere and inspiring new conversations, IBC brings the creative, technology and business communities together to collaborate, learn and unlock new opportunities.

At IBC2025, exhibitors and speakers from around the globe will showcase game-changing innovations and tackle the media sector’s most pressing trends and issues – changing perceptions and meeting the needs of the world-leading  broadcasters, content owners, rightsholders, service providers and others attending the four-day Conference and trade show.

With a focus on inclusivity, IBC propels change – driving thought leadership, sparking discussion, shifting expectations, accelerating creativity, and enabling real business outcomes. IBC’s mission is to empower our 250,000-strong global community to explore new opportunities, build knowledge, and play an active role in the technological transformation and broader change sweeping the industry worldwide.

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