IP Media Infrastructure—Opportunities, Observations, and Challenges

Gordon Castle, a vastly experienced technology professional, connects market dynamics to strategic plans and then drives execution that improves business performance and growth. This work has taken him to four countries and positioned him at the forefront of industry change and enabled him to succeed in roles ranging from start-ups to large-scale corporate strategy. Most recently, as senior vice president, technology and operations, Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for Discovery, Paris, France and London, U.K., he was responsible for developing, defining, and implementing the long-term technology strategy of Eurosport, Discovery’s leading sports brand. Before joining Discovery, he held senior positions with a telecommunications company, Ericsson, Stockholm, Sweden. As vice president, head of strategy development, media, Internet of Things (IoT), and applications, he developed strategic plans that enabled new growth areas. Then, as the vice president, the head of strategy development, portfolio, and capital and resource allocation, he oversaw the strategy and allocation of resources for the Ericsson portfolio. He has more than 30 years of experience working in the media industry, which has included roles such as director of entertainment, media, and communications with Pricewaterhouse, Coopers, Atlanta, GA; Senior Vice President (SVP) and the head of cable news network (CNN) Technology, Atlanta, responsible for the News Group’s technology strategy, implementation, and training; as well as serving as an SVP—senior technology fellow with Turner Broadcasting, Atlanta. Throughout his career, he has helped his organizations embrace innovation by conceiving, planning, and executing large-scale initiatives that have changed organizations and the way people work. This vision contributed to his reputation as a leader in his field. An American by birth, he is based in London, U.K., where he lives with his wife and three daughters.