Damian Routley

Chief Operating Officer at Founders Factory

Damian Routley is the Chief Operating Officer at Founders Factory, a company focused on building and investing in early-stage technology businesses. He has been in this role since 2023, having previously served as the Chief Commercial Officer from 2021 to 2023 and as Managing Director for Consumer & Media from 2019 to 2021.1 5

Routley has a background that includes leadership roles in various organizations. Before joining Founders Factory, he was the Chair at TMIK Media Ltd. His educational background includes attending Pangbourne College.1 4

In his current position, Routley is responsible for overseeing operations and driving growth within the organization, which collaborates with entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions across multiple sectors.2 3

Highlights

Jan 14 · Business Insider

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Sep 23 · Business Insider

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Experience

Chief Operating Officer at Founders Factory (June 2023 - Present)

Chief Commercial Officer at Founders Factory (January 2021 - June 2023), Managing Director, Consumer & Media at Founders Factory (August 2019 - January 2021), Chair at TMIK Media Ltd (July 2020 - Present), Non Executive Director at Bower Collective (January 2020 - Present), Non Exec Director at AirSupply (June 2020 - Present), Non Exec at Otherly Entertainment (October 2019 - Present), Partner at Otherly Entertainment (July 2018 - October 2019), Advisor at Otherly Entertainment (February 2016 - July 2018), Regional CEO - UK, USA, Canada at Adglow (February 2016 - December 2018), CEO + Founder at Glow Digital Media Limited (November 2008 - February 2016), Client Services Director - TD Technology at TradeDoubler (January 2008 - November 2008), Client Services Director at The Technology Works (March 2007 - December 2007), Group Account Director at The Search Works (May 2006 - March 2007), Account Director at Enhance Media (April 2005 - May 2006), Group Media Manager at TCS Advertising (January 2001 - April 2005)