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John Smith

CEO, Chairman, NED, Investor

Hermosa Beach, California

Overview 

John Smith is a highly accomplished CEO, Chairman, and NED based in Hermosa Beach, California. With a notable career spanning leadership roles at prestigious organizations like BBC Worldwide as CEO and Burberry as COO, he has demonstrated expertise in digital media, broadcast, and business strategy, and has served as Chairman for Seeker Music and Jungle Creations. Smith's career highlights include leading successful organizations like UKTV as Chairman, serving on the board of BAFTA, and holding key positions at renowned companies like Superdry and Travelport, showcasing his strong leadership, strategic partnerships, and business acumen in the digital media and television industries.

Work Experience 

SM

Seeker Music

  • Chairman

    2020 - Current

JC

Jungle Creations

  • Chairman

    2018 - 2022

    Social Media, Digital Brand Marketing & ecommerce company

HA

Hilding Anders International AB

  • Non Executive Director

    2018 - 2022

    KKR owned furniture company

OP

On Purpose Group

  • Chairman

    2019 - 2021

    TV/Media company focussed on sustainability goals

B

BAFTA

  • Board Member

    2015 - 2021

    Also: Chairman of Finance and Audit Committee Chairman of Commercial Committee

S

Superdry

  • Non Executive Director

    2018 - 2019

T

Travelport

  • Non Executive Director

    2017 - 2019

    S&P 500 Company listed on NYSE, taken private in May 2019

B

Burberry

  • Board Director & COO

    2009 - 2017

    FTSE 100 Company Member of Burberry Board, 2009 - 2017 COO from March 2013 - June 2017 Responsible for digital strategy and ecommerce Ownership of fragrance and cosmetics business, and its ultimate sale Travel Retail channel Finance, tax, treasury, procurement and investor relations Supply Chain Technology Architecture Business transformation Programme and Transformation Management Office

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UKTV

  • Chairman and Director

    2005 - 2012

BBC Worldwide

  • CEO

    2004 - 2012

    International TV channels business - 42 international TV channels, with 350m subscribers Global TV producer, including Dancing With The Stars. Global management of many media brands eg: BBC Earth, Dancing With The Stars, TopGear, Dr Who Wide range of digital businesses: bbc.com, international iPlayer, many apps, commercial websites and mobile games Large international TV distribution business Magazine publisher: over 60 titles including Good Food, Radio Times, BBC Music Large scale live events in many countries Publisher of Books, DVD's, and other media merchandise

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