Meet the Oxford Technology and Media Network board…

Tony Henderson

Tony has an extensive commercial background in TV & Entertainment technology and is currently Head of Europe, Media Products & Services for Intertrust Technologies Corporation and strategic adviser to a number of ventures including web video platforms, a shared payment platform, a 5G telecoms provider and blockchain.

Until 2016 Tony led Microsoft’s PlayReady Content Security business in Europe helping Microsoft’s operator and broadcast partners to deliver entertainment services to smartphones, tablets and gaming consoles. Previously within Microsoft working with BT to launch the BT Vision TV platform. Prior to Microsoft Tony ran a leadership network for CEOs and held senior commercial roles with the BBC and the music industry. In 2012 Tony published his first book “The Leopard In A Pinstripe Suit” which is a fun perspective on today’s business world; he still runs his own writing and publishing business. In his spare time Tony also runs ultra-marathons, recently completing an 83 mile run along the length of Hadrian’s wall. Tony is a graduate of Edinburgh University.

Claire Barry 

Claire is an experienced and highly resourceful television Line Producer who works freelance for all the established broadcasters. Originally working for Anglia Television she then ran productions such as “Unreported World” for Channel 4, The European Golf Tour for SKY Sports and has 2 BAFTA nominations for the children’s animation series “Horrid Henry”.

At present working with ITV Sports making the prestigious series “Sports Life Stories” she also helped start the Oxford Technology Media and Finance Network with Tony Henderson when they bumped into each other on the Oxford Tube traveling up and down to London.

Tony Hart

Tony Hart is a commercial business builder for media, technology & scientific IP-based companies.

He is currently working with early stage media technology companies in the converging market of the internet, TV, social media and gaming, helping them complete their solutions and services, build commercially viable business models, and take them to market.

David Harris

David Harris is a strategy and commercial modelling geek specialist with an emphasis on bridging the digital/analogue divide.

After many years helping large and small businesses to grow through his Refreshing Business consultancy he has joined the hoards of daily commuters to London (at a Canary Wharf no less) and somehow finds weekend hours to help keep OTMN ticking.

Wendy Stone

Wendy leads Global Academy Jobs, an international online academic jobs board working with universities and research organisations worldwide. She founded The Global Academy, a not-for-profit social enterprise, as a further digital spin-out from the core business.

Wendy trained as a designer and worked for many years in international development, before moving into the business world.  She recently discovered that she has always been a social entrepreneur!