Darren Long
Board Trustee Bfbs, British Forces Broadcasting Service @BFBS
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Board Trustee Bfbs, British Forces Broadcasting Service @BFBS
London, GB
As Board Trustee for BFBS, I play an essential role in the governance and strategic direction of the organisation, drawing on my media and tech experience to guide its mission to provide radio and television programmes for Her Majesty\'s Armed Forces and their dependents worldwide.As a leader in overseeing the technical direction of the organisation, I work with the board to shape output, as well as managing senior leadership and staff remuneration, working on the MOD contract and attending military events to represent the organisation.
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ABOUT DARREN LONG
As a seasoned Director with 30+ years in media and technology, I am used to being at the forefront of operational, technical and cultural transformations undertaken at scale, driving growth and evolution. I combine a creative and multi-functional outlook with commercial acumen and critical thought to inspire innovation, and utilise extensive experience as senior project and programme lead to ensure the success of high-value productions, initiatives and integrations. My expertise in emerging technologies, digital transformation, production automation and content supply chain enables me to deliver innovative and efficient solutions for sports, news and entertainment production, working with global companies to realise transformational successes. This includes extensive progression through roles with Sky, and a recent engagement with Warner Discovery (TNT Sports), in which I have leveraged a diverse skillset in business strategy, digital transformation, operational management, project delivery, team leadership and mentoring.Also currently engaged as a Trustee of the British Forces Broadcasting Service, I am central to the organisation’s mission to provide radio and television programmes for His Majesty\'s Armed Forces and their dependents worldwide. Guiding governance and strategic development, I have been able to strengthen operations and bring a wealth of expertise to bear on what is a crucial and worthwhile endeavour.Above all, I prioritise an ethos of integrity, inclusion and wellbeing in all aspects of professional and personal activity, and am always keen to support teams, engage individuals and drive communication. This extends to the expansion of my professional network, and I welcome connections and direct messages via LinkedIn Messenger. You can also book a chat with me here: https://bookme.name/DarrenLong.
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