Brett Smithers

Brett Smithers is an accomplished product management professional with extensive experience in the media and telecommunications sectors. Currently serving as Head of Product for Video at ITV since October 2022, Brett oversees video playback performance and user experience for ITVX, catering to millions of viewers. Prior to ITV, Brett held several senior product management roles at BT from January 2015 to October 2022, where responsibilities included TV strategy, customer experience enhancements, and leading broadband innovations. Notably, Brett's leadership contributed to the development and launch of the UK's first speed guarantee and the establishment of key partnerships with major broadcasters and streaming platforms. Brett's career began at Openreach, focusing on the development and management of superfast fibre broadband products. Brett holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with Psychology from the University of Portsmouth.