Richard is a relentless innovator, with expertise spanning technology, product design, marketing, commercial strategy, and governance. With a passion for people, products, and technology, he has pioneered UK world-firsts in flat-panel, widescreen, and digital TV. A design engineer by profession, and with 30 years of board expertise honed in businesses from global giants down to start-ups – from Sony to Freesat and more recently SafeShark – he’s the perfect leader to push the DTG’s collaborative culture to the forefront of UK television.
Recognised by international institutions with numerous accolades, including a coveted Emmy, and being named the Royal Television Society Leader of the Year 2024, Lindsay-Davies has a reputation for navigating the complex landscape of digital media with a visionary’s eye. He understands the importance of looking beyond immediate surroundings to embrace the broader narrative that shapes the industry’s future.
From the halls of Westminster to cutting-edge innovation labs, he’s tuned into the seismic shifts driven by the landmark Media Act, new regulatory frameworks, and breakthrough innovations. Underlining this is his appointment as Chair of the Future of Television Infrastructure Working Group for DCMS, working with the Minister to convene stakeholders from across the industry to shape and define the future of UK Television.
Under Richard’s leadership the DTG is all about harnessing the transformative winds sweeping through media and technology. And, in crafting the future of television and digital media, striking a delicate balance between embracing radical technological advancements while preserving the core essence of the industry; to redefine storytelling and entertainment as we know it, ensuring no viewer is left behind.
