Friend MTS - the Anti-Piracy Experts

Jonathan is widely recognized as a preeminent thought leader in the field of content protection technology solutions. His strategic vision has grown the company from a UK-based business with two employees to an international business with offices around the world. A technologist and visionary, he continues to drive growth through the creation of the company’s advanced proprietary solutions. Jonathan is based in London, United Kingdom.

Mark is a qualified accountant (FCCA and ACA) with 10 years’ experience in M&A and fundraising, primarily for technology oriented companies. Since joining Friend MTS he has been involved in both commercial and financial aspects of the business. Mark is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Chris combines extensive commercial and technical experience, and he oversees all of the software development and engineering activities within Friend MTS. He also leads the company’s service delivery, including the Client Services, Operations and Professional Services teams. Chris is based in York, United Kingdom.

Simon is a specialist in video delivery platforms for Pay-TV and OTT operators, with more than 20 years’ experience working with major video entertainment operators and primary vendors in the worldwide Pay-TV industry across cable, satellite, and telco customers. He is based in London, United Kingdom.

As head of product, James is responsible for the company’s global product strategy and manages the product team. With a comprehensive background in international business holding senior roles in engineering, sales, marketing and product management, James has worked for and with many of the world’s leading technology companies, across B2B and B2C. James is based in London, UK.

Skilled in creating collaborative propositions to generate new and profitable revenue streams on a global scale, Dennis is responsible for leading the channel sales programme with partners worldwide for Friend MTS. He is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Robin brings a wealth of experience delivering strategic content protection programmes for some of the world’s largest and most well-known rights owners. He has held senior positions at the intersection of broadcast, post-production, rights and content distribution. Robin previously led supply chain strategy for BBC Worldwide (now BBC Studios). Robin is based in London, United Kingdom.

As Senior Vice President, Sales & Strategy, Americas, Mike oversees business development for new and current partnerships driving strategic growth in the U.S. and South America. With 25 years of experience, he previously served as Senior Vice President of Partnerships for Super League Gaming / Virtualis Studios. Mike is based in Los Angeles, California.

Nik is responsible for the Friend MTS Marketing and Communications functions. Nik brings over 20 years’ experience of B2B marketing experience, and a wide knowledge of the sports, media & entertainment industries. He is based in the London office.