Ian Curd

A dynamic player in French Tech, Octopeek is considered a pioneer in data sciences, Big Data technologies and AI. In the 2000s, Octopeek co-founders Mahmoud Zakaria and Abdelkrim Talhaou realized that data processing, assisted by AI, made it possible to create robust predictive analysis models for better strategic and operational decisions, provided that they served business-driven practical uses.

CoLab is a specialist media consulting and market research business. We provide insights and leadership at the intersection of media and technology.Our consultants are digital media veterans based in the UK, EU and Australia who have held senior positions at global organisations including the BBC, The Guardian and Microsoft.

Charged with leading the supply side development of AdSwizz audio ad technology across the EMEA region.

Building networks and parterships for Lotame DMP in EMEA markets.

Commercial and Revenue devlopement of the Lotame DMP brand in Australia New zealand and the broader APAC region.

Consulting to Inbound Travel business The Travel Insiders which services travel agencies in France and Germany that specialise in the Australian travel market.

Developing new products and strategy for the Ad Tech ecosystem at New Corporation Austrlia. Running a specialist team of 5 charged with developing a future ad Tech blu print at News Corp.

Leading Facilitate Digitals European operations commercially

Helping to build out, productise and roll out Rich Media offering and partnserhips at Facilitate Digital

Commercial DIrector leading a team of 8 responsible for developing market share and revenue for pioneering Rich media, Video and Ad serving Platform Eyewonder (now Sizmek).