Thomas Ford

Thomas Ford has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Thomas currently holds the position of Chief Marketing Officer at Promon, a role they started in March 2022. Prior to this, Thomas was the Head of Marketing and Communications at Vewd from September 2017 to February 2022. At Vewd, they played a key role in shaping the future of entertainment by providing OTT and hybrid TV solutions.

Thomas also has a strong background in the music industry, having co-founded and served as the Chief Operating Officer of found.ee, a leading martech platform for the music industry. During their tenure from January 2016 to July 2021, they tripled revenues and scaled usage 5X, leading to a successful acquisition.

Before found.ee, Thomas worked as the Head of Public Relations at Schibsted Media Group from August 2016 to August 2017. Thomas played a vital role in enhancing Schibsted's global reputation as a leader in media and marketplace solutions.

In their earlier professional journey, Thomas served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Soundrop, where they led marketing and business development. During their tenure from September 2012 to May 2016, Soundrop gained global recognition as one of the top apps on Spotify.

Thomas also has experience as a Co-Founder at Open Web Camp, a role they held from June 2008 to August 2015. Additionally, they worked as the Global Communications Manager at Opera Software for seven years, starting from September 2005. Thomas had a successful career at Opera, where they led public relations for the flagship desktop web browser and contributed to its massive user base.

Prior to that, Thomas held positions at Racepoint Global as a Senior Account Executive from 2004 to 2005, and at Weber Shandwick Worldwide as an Account Executive from 1999 to 2004.

Overall, Thomas Ford's work experience showcases their expertise in marketing, communications, and leadership roles across various industries, including technology, media, and music.

Thomas Ford obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina. Following this, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the University of Oxford from 2021 to 2023.