Steve will focus on the development of new commercial solutions and services that enhance and extend Red Bee Media's next-generation propositions for any company wanting to engage their audience through video media.

Alan Wright, Director and Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Since joining Red Bee Media three months ago, I have been working across the business to fully understand the expertise and skills within the business. We hold a wealth of skills, and Steve’s appointment will enable us to develop and bring these solutions to our clients to enable them to engage with audiences as they increasingly fragment and change. Steve’s expertise in the IPTV and mobile markets will be invaluable to the development of these propositions for our clients.”

Steve brings over 17 years of experience identifying, developing and architecting commercial solutions and services in a range of industries including fixed/mobile telecoms, global enterprises and digital media organisations with a focus on converged/next-generation IP solutions. He most recently spent nine years at Motorola in the role of Chief Architect of the Future Solutions Group with a focus on connected home, IPTV, telecoms infrastructure, converged networks, internet platforms and advanced mobile devices solutions. Prior to Motorola, Steve held a number of senior technology roles in companies such as Citibank, JP Morgan and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Steve Plunkett said: “Red Bee Media has a compelling range of integrated solutions and technology with world-class clients. I am excited about joining the business at a time when the digital media marketplace is changing so rapidly. Red Bee Media is perfectly placed to enable any brand to engage with audiences as they change their viewing habits.”