Lee Cooper is the VP of Product and Technology at BBC Studios, where he leads digital transformation initiatives to modernise and scale the company’s global products. With over a decade at BBC Studios, he has driven strategic technological advancements, having previously held leadership roles in corporate strategy at companies such as Barclays and Close Brothers.
Past Talks
9 October 2024
In this talk, Lee Cooper, VP Product & Technology BBC Studios, will discuss the challenges and strategies involved in transforming the BBC.COM from a largely UK-centric public service supplied site to a globally recognised commercial product. He will share insights on balancing the public service mission with the need to generate commercial revenue, addressing the technological and cultural hurdles faced during this transformation.
Key Learnings:
- Vision setting, gaining traction and buy-in to differing product objectives
- Navigating the challenges of moving from a legacy tech stack to a modern, scalable platform that serves a global audience
- Strategies for aligning the values and objectives of a public service organisation with commercial imperatives
- Lessons on leading through change, making necessary compromises, and achieving consensus in a complex organisational environment that serves both public and commercial interests