Ian Nock

Ian Nock is a seasoned consultant and entrepreneur with extensive experience in media services, technology, strategy, and products, currently serving as Managing Consultant and Founder of Fairmile West since July 2013. Ian is also the CEO, Managing Consultant, and Co-Founder of Kolab Group, a product incubator for technology. In addition, Ian chairs the Interoperability Working Group for the Ultra HD Forum and holds the position of Vice Chair in the IET Media Technical Network, having completed various leadership roles within the organization. Ian's previous roles include Managing Director at Altim Media and Lead Consultant at Blackarrow Consulting, among others within major companies in the telecom and broadcasting sectors. Ian possesses advanced expertise in video and audio technology, broadcasting, streamed services, consumer electronics, and sustainability, and has a strong academic background in engineering and artificial intelligence from De Montfort University.