ITV announced today that Stefan Hoejmose will be joining the company as the new Group Chief Data and AI Officer, effective July 8. Stefan comes to ITV from Roku, a leading US streaming platform, where he led the Data Science and Machine Learning team. He has also held senior data positions at Dyson, Sky, MediaCom, and Lloyds Bank. Reporting to Simon Farnsworth, ITV’s CTO, Stefan will work across ITV’s Media & Entertainment and Studios divisions to maximize the value of the company’s data and ensure it remains at the forefront of data innovation.
Simon Farnsworth, ITV’s Chief Technology Officer, said, “I’m delighted to welcome Stefan to ITV at this crucial point in our technology and data development journey. He brings a wealth of experience from major organizations, and we’re excited to work with him to enhance ITV’s expertise in this field.”
Stefan Hoejmose expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am incredibly excited to join ITV as the new Group Chief Data and AI Officer. It is a privilege to be part of an organization that plays a pivotal role in the media and entertainment industry. Having led data teams across various sectors, I look forward to collaborating with ITV’s talented teams to drive AI innovation and leverage data to create value.”