Speaker Details
Erik Huggers
Director, Future Media and Technology, BBC
Erik Huggers is the Director of BBC Future Media and Technology and a member of the BBC's Executive Board. Mr Huggers took up the role in August 2008, and is responsible for the BBC's output over the internet, interactive TV and mobile services, helping audiences enjoy a seamless experience of BBC programmes, wherever they may be. He also holds responsibility for managing the BBC's Broadcast and Enterprise Technology portfolio, Information and Archives, as well as leading the BBC's Research and Innovation activities.
Mr Huggers was previously Group Controller, BBC Future Media and Technology, having joined the Corporation in May 2007. Within this role, he was responsible for the strategy and organisation of the division to ensure that the BBC led the industry in its transformation from linear to on-demand broadcasting.
Mr Huggers joined the BBC from Microsoft, where he worked across a wide variety of industry-changing digital media initiatives. After successfully launching the MSN portals in the Benelux countries, he went on to lead the global business development efforts of Windows Media Technologies, establishing Windows Media as a leading platform used by the media and entertainment industry to create, protect and deliver audiovisual content to consumers via the internet.
Prior to joining Microsoft, Mr Huggers worked with Endemol Entertainment as Director of Business Development for their interactive division.
