David Guppy

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ABOUT DAVID GUPPY

David is an internationally commercially experienced, CIMA qualified CFO with a proven track record of success and delivering substantial value in leadership roles across a range of companies within the Technology, Media, and Telecom sectors. Over 27 years of experience, worked at the board level in diverse environments, spanning from entrepreneurial start-ups to large multinational organizations, and has led companies to significant growth through strategic vision, operational efficiency, and financial management. David is an excellent communicator and has demonstrated versatility from his work across TV studios & production, OTT streaming services, content licensing, media platforms, IP/brand development, digital transformation, subscriptions, technology, sports rights negotiations, e-commerce, gaming, events and education. Experienced with both B2C and B2B business models his commercial and financial expertise, coupled with his strong leadership, has enabled him to manage complex stakeholder environments and drive major transformations. David has extensive experience working in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the US.o Works as a business partner with creative and entrepreneurial leaders to maximise return on investment/profits, reduce costs, manage risk, and drive operational changes and productivity. o Extensive experience in TV studio, content production, budgets, content distribution, licensing and monetization of IP / brands.o Deep knowledge and experience in D2C and wholesale subscriber acquisition.o Experienced in international rights negotiations, ROI analysis and business cases.o A track record of growth and commercial success and motivating teams.o As CFO at STARZPLAY Arabia, helped to drive over 50% uplift in subscribers & invest in new locally produced TV content, and sports. Cut reporting timings, re-worked reporting packs, streamlined operations, uplifted commercial delivery.o As CFO/COO and CEO at Beano Studios, re-booted the famous Beano brand transforming it from an 80-year-old comic to a global International Emmy TV production nominated business, a high-growth digital platform with multi-diversified revenue streams.o As CFO at Silvergate Media, grew the TV production & licensing studio, and led the sale to Shamrock Capital, a US PE House.o Extensive UK, US and Middle East international media experience working at companies ranging from $5M to over $300M and employee levels from 15 to over staff.Specialties: Leadership, Strategy, Studios, Financial Acumen, Digital, Change Management, M&A, Process