Steve Russell

Steve Russell has extensive work experience in the media and telecommunications industry. Steve started their career in BT in 1993 as a Procurement Professional and later became a Purchasing Manager. In 1999, they joined Yucom as a Manager of Content and Advertising. In 2002, they returned to BT as a BT Transact Product Manager and later became the Head of Digital Media Products. During their time in BT, they launched the BT Mosaic and achieved significant cost savings. In 2010, they joined TATA Communications Ltd. as the Head of OTT Products, overseeing a range of media services for OTT. Steve was responsible for team leadership, product management, partner development, and strategic planning. In 2018, they joined Red Bee Media as the Head of Media Management and OTT Portfolio, and later became the Chief Product Officer. Steve'sleadership contributed to the company's growth and market success in the OTT streaming industry. As of 2023, they are currently working at Irdeto as the Vice President of Video Entertainment Solutions.

Steve Russell attended Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh from 1989 to 1993. Steve studied Economics and earned a BA Honours Upper Second degree. Steve'sfield of study included statistics, business, and French. Prior to attending university, they attended Bassaleg Comprehensive School in Gwent. There is no information about their specific years of attendance or their degree or field of study at the school, but they likely focused on English, Mathematics, and Economics.