Hardie Tankersley

Hardie Tankersley is currently an advisor at Ever. Hardie was previously the Senior Vice President of Digital Products & Innovation at Fox Broadcasting Company from 2007 to 2016. In this role, they were responsible for the business and technical infrastructure for all web sites and apps for streaming primetime shows. Hardie also led development, product management, and project management teams to deliver ad-supported streaming video, fan experiences, and digital marketing that reached over 10 million unique visitors per month and over 250 million followers across social media.

During their time at Fox, Hardie Tankersley developed and managed partnerships to create the technology and back-end infrastructure for streaming FOX shows and live events to large audiences. Hardie also managed the development budgets and ad revenue-generating products as a business unit that generated over $150MM/year. In addition, they created the strategy and built the team that made FOX the #1 network in social media with over 250MM followers. Hardie also created interactive experiences enjoyed by millions of fans of hit TV shows like American Idol, 24, The Simpsons, and Glee. Finally, they developed mobile and tablet apps with integrated sponsorships for major brands and TV advertisers like AT&T, Ford, Toyota, Subway.

Hardie Tankersley's work in interactive media was nominated for an EMMY award in 2010 for the Glee Superfan Experience.

Hardie Tankersley received a BA in English from the University of Notre Dame. Hardie then attended The Westminster Schools.