Rich Jacobs

Rich Jacobs is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Player+, a company that is redefining video streaming.1 He is an experienced commercial and creative business development specialist based in the London area of the United Kingdom.

Professional Background

Rich Jacobs has an extensive career in media and technology:

• He co-founded Player+ in July 2020 and has been serving as its CEO since then.1
• Player+ is an award-winning streaming service provider that aggregates global premium content not offered by major streaming platforms like Netflix.
• The company has already signed over 50 content partners, including Bloomberg, NBC, and Sky.

Expertise and Specialties

Rich Jacobs specializes in:

• Business development
• Sales and marketing
• Account management
• Production
• Broadcasting and publishing
• Media, sport, and music
• Technology and entertainment
• OTT (Over-The-Top) services
• Live streaming and VOD (Video on Demand)

Previous Experience

Before founding Player+, Rich Jacobs held several notable positions:

• Business Development Director at Babcock International Group (2015-2020)
• Commercial Director at WRN Broadcast (2003-2015)
• Digital Broadcasting Consultant and Freelance Producer/Editor (2001-2003)
• Founding Director of Net FM (UK) Limited (1999-2001)
• Senior Producer at Talk Radio (now TalkSPORT) and LBC (1996-1999)

Throughout his career, Rich has demonstrated a strong track record in leading, launching, and transforming successful businesses, ranging from startups to FTSE100 companies.1