James Crossland
James Crossland
James Crossland, a highly accomplished professional, has extensive experience in the media and entertainment industry, particularly in the technology and operations sector. With a BEng Hons 1st Class degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Leicester, he has held key positions in several organizations throughout his career. Mr. Crossland has worked with Turner, Encompass Digital Media, WarnerMedia, PwC, BBC, ITV, and Real Time Engineering, among others. His roles have included Director of Systems Development, Technical Director, Senior Vice President of Technology and Engineering, and Region Vice President of APAC and EMEA Technical and Operations.
At WarnerMedia, Mr. Crossland currently works in Global Content Operations, a role that builds on his significant broadcasting and digital media experience. Before that, he was a senior vice president of international operations for the same company. Prior to his tenure at WarnerMedia, he worked as a senior vice president at Turner Broadcasting System.
Mr. Crossland's expertise is interdisciplinary, covering software development, team leadership, systems testing, and technical consulting, among other areas. He has delivered technology solutions across various organizations, leveraging his strong management and technical experience. His engineering background, combined with his extensive experience in media operations, make him a significant asset in the industry.