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Forward thinking & highly personable head of department. At best working in a fast paced environment, and adapting to changing business needs and offering solutions. Comfortable managing high profile digital projects from start to finish and getting the best from people. Specialties: Team Leader/Management, Department Creation, Digital Media and Content Management, International Liaison & Relationships, Project Management,...

Forward thinking & highly personable head of department. At best working in a fast paced environment, and adapting to changing business needs and offering solutions. Comfortable managing high profile digital projects from start to finish and getting the best from people. Specialties: Team Leader/Management, Department Creation, Digital Media and Content Management, International Liaison & Relationships, Project Management, Digital Product Management, Processes and Workflows, Contract Negotiation, Inter Personnel Communication, Delivering ChangeSenior Director - International Digital Production @ From April 2014 to Present (1 year 9 months) Director, Digital Production & Digital Promo Services @ • Global digital content management and direction • Created two departments within the digital sector at the largest music company in the world - setting culture, goals and constant evolution to meet the rise of the digital media business. • Oversee commercial content preparation, central management and digital distribution for 175 + territories, developing and training emerging markets across EMEA and SE Asia to maximise revenues for Universal. • Daily liaison and monitoring of activity across all markets, as well as supporting new business models and differing territorial trends. • Oversee and direct high profile Intl projects and content release for global superstars including U2, Lady Gaga, Metallica, Bon Jovi, Mumford & Sons & Taylor Swift, working with numerous different parties from artist management, legal and business affairs, sales, marketing, and operations. • At the helm for 'event' based releases including overseeing the fastest digital album release ever globally for 'The Royal Wedding' in 2011, followed up by 'The Olympics Opening Ceremony' in 2012, working with affiliates from the Prince's Trust and LOCOG respectively. • Negotiated worldwide deal for the introduction of digital promo - organising territorial training, implementation, roll out and culture, helping to move company from physical to digital pre-release distribution. • Oversee large cost savings through constant monitoring of digital promo usage and promotion of the service. • Technical management of all digital assets & scheduling • Excellent relationships with major digital media and telecoms partners including Apple, Amazon & Spotify. • Head of department with 15 employees • Key player in Global Project Teams, designing & implementing global systems & workflows • Involved in global acquisitions and integration of digital content, working with rights holders to maximise revenue From 2009 to Present (6 years) Director, Digital Production @ From 2007 to Present (8 years) Senior Director @ From October 2002 to Present (13 years 3 months) Senior International Release Manager @ From January 2006 to March 2007 (1 year 3 months) International Release Manager @ From October 2002 to February 2006 (3 years 5 months) International Production & Digital Artwork Manager @ From March 2000 to October 2002 (2 years 8 months) BA Hons, Commercial Music & Business, 2:1 @ University of Westminster From 1997 to 2000 GNVQ Music & Business Management, A-Level Phsyics, A-Level English, A-Level Business, Distinction @ Brit School From 1994 to 1997 Ayton School From 1989 to 1994 Olly Lester is skilled in: Digital Media, Digital Distribution, Music Industry, Music, Music Licensing, Record Labels, Digital Strategy, Entertainment, New Media, Content Management, Music Publishing, Music Management, Creative Direction, Strategy, Contract Negotiation