Wilson Applegarth

Wilson Applegarth is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in commercial strategy and business development within the entertainment and media sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Commercial Strategy for Warner Bros. Discovery in the ANZ region since October 2013, Wilson oversees business planning, analysis, and licensing functions. Previous roles include Commercial Director at Movie Network Channels, where strategic direction was provided for a premium pay TV joint venture, and Head of Strategic Partnerships at Yahoo!7, focusing on revenue generation and content acquisition. Earlier experience includes a position as Manager of Digital Media Integration at Seven Network Limited and Strategy Manager at BBC, where Wilson managed various strategic initiatives. Wilson holds an MBA with a focus on strategy, marketing, and finance from the University of Bradford and a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration in economics and marketing from Victoria University of Wellington.