Gary McDonagh

Gary McDonagh is an experienced commercial and contracts manager currently at Dalziel & Pow, overseeing negotiations for high-profile clients such as Nike, Adidas, and Diageo. McDonagh's professional background includes roles as a Business Development Manager at ITV and a Contract/Rights Consultant at Universal Music Group, where key responsibilities involved reviewing licensing agreements and managing contractual data. Previous experience as a Business Affairs Consultant at Zig Zag Productions and a Rights Manager at BritBox International further strengthened McDonagh's expertise in contract negotiation and rights management. Notably at BBC Studios Ltd, McDonagh doubled commercial revenue and played a critical role in the establishment of BBC Studios Ltd. A strong academic foundation in Film & Media from The University of Kansas and a BA (Hons) from the University of Stirling complements McDonagh's extensive industry knowledge.