Inexperienced Body of Canada selects Stephen Nuttall to lead its Collaboration Board
Stephen Nuttall, a seasoned professional in the digital and media industries, has been named as the chair of IBC's Partnership Board. Known for his strategic thinking and commercial success, Nuttall brings a wealth of experience to this prestigious role.
Nuttall's career spans over two decades, during which he held several key positions at Sky, a European pay TV provider. From 2001 to 2011, he climbed the corporate ladder, culminating in his tenure as group commercial director. His time at Sky was marked by clear strategic thinking and operational success.
Following his tenure at Sky, Nuttall ventured into the automotive and fleet sectors, serving as Strategy and Insights Director at Fifth Quadrant. Here, he focused on market research and analysis, particularly on electric vehicle (EV) adoption and fleet management. His work has provided valuable insights on business confidence, fleet electrification trends, and strategic investment in the face of economic challenges.
Nuttall's expertise lies primarily in digital strategy, market insights, and consultancy within the automotive and fleet industries. There is no direct information linking him to sports or broader media industries, but his work has extended to media production and distribution for events such as the America's Cup international yacht racing and Goodwood's motorsports event.
Nuttall has also served on the boards of various organisations, including Team Sky, Freeview, National Geographic Channel, A&E (U.K.), soccer clubs AEK Athens, Slavia Prague, and Vicenza Calcio, and the British Science Association. He currently serves as a senior adviser to trans-Atlantic private-equity fund Searchlight Capital Partners.
IBC, a premier event for the media and entertainment industry, plays a relevant role in the industry. Scheduled for Sept. 12-15 at the RAI, Amsterdam, IBC2025 promises to be an exciting event. Nuttall, who has been a regular visitor and speaker at IBC for many years, is looking forward to collaborating with the IBC team and partners to help the event's ongoing success.
The Partnership Board consists of representatives from IABM, IEEE, RTS, SCTE, SMPTE, and IBC. The unique role that IBC plays within the constantly evolving media industry remains as vital today as ever. Nuttall's appointment as chair of the Partnership Board underscores the importance of IBC in the industry.
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart was involved in the hiring process for IBC, assisting in the selection of Nuttall for this significant role. Nuttall expresses enthusiasm for the ongoing success of IBC and is eager to contribute to its growth and development.
- Stephen Nuttall, with his extensive experience in digital strategy and media production, has been appointed as the chair of IBC's Partnership Board.
- Nuttall's career has spanned across industries, including television (Sky), digital content (America's Cup international yacht racing, Goodwood's motorsports event), and finance (Searchlight Capital Partners).
- In addition to his work in the digital and media industries, Nuttall has served on the boards of various organizations in the sports and business sectors, including soccer clubs and a trans-Atlantic private-equity fund.
- IBC, a significant event for the media and entertainment industry, has a unique role in the constantly evolving media landscape, as highlighted by Nuttall's appointment as chair of the Partnership Board.
- Executive search firm Spencer Stuart was involved in the hiring process for IBC, selecting Nuttall for this prestigious and strategic role, underscoring the importance of IBC within the media industry.
