Stephen Nuttall has been appointed as the new Chair of IBC’s Partnership Board. Made up of representatives from each of the six partner organisations which own IBC (IABM, IEEE, IET, RTS, SCTE and SMPTE), the IBC Partnership Board provides the governance and strategic oversight of IBC.
Nuttall has more than 30 years’ leadership experience gained as a senior executive and consultant in the sports, media and digital industries at some of the world’s most renowned pay-TV companies, online businesses and sports rights holders. His most recent consultancy work includes leading media production and distribution for the 36th and 37th editions of the America’s Cup and for Goodwood’s motorsports events. In addition, he is a senior advisor to Searchlight Capital Partners, a transatlantic private equity fund.
From 2012 until 2017, Nuttall was the Senior Director for YouTube in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. From 2001 to 2011, Nuttall held a variety of positions at Sky rising to be Group Commercial Director and was also a board member of Team Sky (Sky’s cycling team), Freeview, the National Geographic Channel and A&E (UK). He has extensive non-executive experience having previously served as a member of Ofcom’s Content Board, Deputy Chair of the British Science Association and on the boards of AEK Athens, Slavia Prague and Vicenza Calcio football clubs.
Nuttall’s appointment was facilitated by Spencer Stuart, one of the world's leading global executive search and leadership consulting firms.
“Our industry is in a period of rapid and transformational change powered by new tech innovation,” said Mike Crimp, CEO, IBC. “Stephen has a track record of clear strategic thinking coupled with commercial and operational success. His extensive experience in the complex environments of media and telecommunications will be extremely valuable as IBC and the industry it serves navigates the opportunities ahead. Stephen will provide the vital link between the IBC Board and the Executive Team and I’m looking forward to working with him to ensure the continued growth of IBC.”
Nuttall added: “IBC is the premier event for the media and entertainment industry, and I’ve had the privilege of being a regular visitor and speaker for many years. I’m very much looking forward to collaborating with the IBC team and partners to help the event’s ongoing success. Consistently relevant, the unique role that IBC plays within the constantly evolving media industry remains as vital today as ever.”
IBC2025 takes place from 12-15 September at the RAI, Amsterdam.
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