Justin Biddle

• Developing Magento Open Source eCommerce solutions for a number of retail clients • Delivered a successful technology migration project for MyTights.com, an online hosiery retailer • Developed an e-commerce customer proposition and delivered customers for Flint Technology, an internet systems integrator • Business consultancy, cashflow modelling, website development and a valuation project for the Bembridge Harbour Trust

Development of playout and broadcast services opportunities (deal size £0.5m - £5m) with channel operator and content production clients. Responsibilities include client requirements gathering and appreciation of commercial strategy, cost and revenue modelling, management of operational and technical solution design, proposal generation, commercial and contract negotiation and ongoing client management. Key new clients included BSkyB, Canal+, Current TV, Disney.

Research and valuation project on acquisition targets for a DVD distributor (in conjunction with CVL, a consultancy firm – deal size £20m). Business case analysis project and subsequent implementation and execution planning for BUR Media, a distributor for Buena Vista International and Sony Pictures Europe, looking at mobile content distribution in Russia and CIS Competitive review for DV2C, a digital rights management service provider.

Developed revenue models, negotiated internal procedural changes and managed the distribution of content to Pay Per View and Video On Demand platforms . Analysed and negotiated a range of investment/distribution opportunities, including valuations on internal and external assets for acquisition and divestment purposes. Delivered pay television and interactive application relationships worldwide.

Developed commercial relationships with a number of key clients including Domino’s Pizza, ebookers, Lastminute.com, TV Travel Shop and WH Smith, and provided consultancy services for the design and integration of television based web applications Negotiated, developed and launched interactive television applications for retail, gaming and news media clients including 1st Quote, Alliance & Leicester, Ananova, Blue Square, Communicopia, Kitbag.com, Simply Money, SportingBet, and Yoo Media.

Founded, built and sold company at over ten times ROI Solely responsible for editorial, site development, marketing, commercial and regulatory issues Grew customer traffic and engagement through development of content partners, service providers and a network of contributing brokers Delivered revenue through negotiation and implementation of agreements with broker and news provider clients

Led a team of 30 soldiers including responsibility for tactical command, management of training, budgets, staff selection and appraisal, publicity and welfare (deputy command of a team of 130). Personally managed highly complex, large scale military training exercises including overseas and live firing operations. Operational experience in Northern Ireland, including an independent command. Overseas service in Cyprus, Hong Kong and Belize