Ben McOwen Wilson

Ben is the Director of Content Partnerships for YouTube where he leads the development of content strategy across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. His remit includes working with some of YouTube's largest global sports and media partners as well as many of the platform's most-recognised endemic creators.

Prior to starting with YouTube, Ben was the Director of Online and Interactive at ITV Plc, where he oversaw ITV’s digital and new media businesses. During his tenure, he co-created, launched and was Chairman of Project Kangaroo - the proposed VoD joint venture between BBC, Channel 4 and ITV.

Previously a Partner in a strategy consulting firm, Ben has over eighteen years experience in the fields of media, entertainment, telecommunications and the internet. He has lived and worked on five continents. Ben is married with two children.