Whisper appoints Richard Lancaster as Chief Technology Officer

Lancaster was previously the Commercial Director for the UK arm of international broadcasting and media services group NEP.

He also spent three years as the Senior Tech Lead for the Amazon Prime Video streaming service.

Lancaster, who will start at Whisper later in March, has helped to deliver sports events such as the Wimbledon Championships, the US Open and NFL Super Bowl, and the Olympic and Commonwealth Games Ceremonies, as well as delivering for rights holders such as UEFA, Premier League and Six Nations. 

Among his credits are two Royal Weddings, two Royal Funerals, Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and four Glastonbury Festivals.

Whisper’s credits include Formula One, UEFA Champions League, Wimbledon, Roland Garros, The Paralympics, FIFA World Cup and UEFA Women’s EURO. 

Whisper said that Lancaster will enhance its ability to offer and implement best-in-class technical solutions for rights holders, broadcasters, streamers, commercial partners and major events.

Whisper’s CEO and co-founder Sunil Patel said: “Whisper is renowned for our ambition, innovation and delivery when it comes to creative and technical solutions for our partners. Our vision is not just to keep surprising and exciting clients – existing and prospective – but to challenge ourselves to always be pushing the boundaries when it comes to executing at scale and premium quality. Richard’s appointment as Whisper’s first CTO, will see his skills, experience and network help maintain our restless drive to do the best possible work at the highest levels across sport and entertainment.”

Lancaster added: “Whisper has a fantastic and well-earned reputation in the industry for combining storytelling flair and creativity with the highest standards of production and technical innovation. I have followed their progress for some time, so when the opportunity came to join them for the next stage of their journey, I jumped at it.”