The global entertainment industry’s advocate for content security, content protection and information security, the Content Delivery & Security Association (CDSA), has named BBC Studios’ Content Security Director, Alex Pickering as its new Chairman. Pickering will direct the strategy for the Association’s mission of providing global community engagement around content protection solutions and information services for media & entertainment.
Pickering’s current remit covers content security for the British production and distribution company’s global content slate, including international hit shows such as time travel adventure Doctor Who, motoring entertainment juggernaut Top Gear and blue-chip natural history landmarks such as Blue Planet II and Seven Worlds, One Planet. In his new role, he will be supported by the CDSA’s Board of Directors that includes leading content security executives from the major Hollywood studios, content creators and television broadcasters.
Pickering said: “The global TV and film industry is thriving and I’m looking forward to ensuring that the CDSA engages with, and supports, every aspect of the content community worldwide to drive security best practice, maintain robust standards, and continue to educate organizations everywhere.”
Additional announcements include Mike Wilkinson, VP, Intellectual Property Security & Technology at NBCUniversal Media named as Treasurer; Ben Stanbury, Chief Security Officer at Amazon Studios, named Vice President/Chairman-Emeritus; and Guy Finley, who served as Executive Director since 2014 was named President. They join Shira Harrison of Amblin Entertainment, who was elected earlier this year, Jaclyn Knag of Paramount Pictures and Richard Atkinson of Adobe Systems in leading the CDSA’s Executive Committee.
Other CDSA Board members include Brian Epperson of Warner Bros., Bryan Esparza of Netflix, Dan Meacham of Legendary Pictures, Henrik Skov of The LEGO Group and Joel Sloss of Microsoft. Content Advisor companies include AMC Networks, Bad Robot Productions, Bri ..
Support the originator by clicking the read the rest link below.
