ITV Studios Appoints Matthew O’Shea as Technology Director

Matthew O’Shea has been appointed as technology director at ITV Studios.

“I’m thrilled to be joining ITV Studios at such a dynamic time for the industry,” said O’Shea. “Throughout my career, I’ve led a wide range of successful change initiatives across the media and government sectors and the opportunity to shape and deliver the technology strategy for one of the biggest global creators and distributors of TV content is a huge privilege.”

O’Shea brings over three decades of experience in technology and business transformation. He will lead a team responsible for the design, implementation and support of technology solutions that enable ITV Studios to produce and deliver content efficiently and effectively.

Matthew’s previous role was director of group technology platforms at ITV. He joined ITV in 2011, having previously worked at the BBC and the Home Office.

“Matt has played a pivotal role in modernizing ITV’s infrastructure and leading our transformation to the cloud,” said Simon Farnsworth, chief technology officer at ITV. “He brings to this new role a strong expertise in technology transformation and I’m excited for both him and the ITV Studios technology team as he takes on this new role.”

“Technology is at the heart of our more than TV strategy, and Matt’s appointment is a significant step in ensuring ITV Studios remains at the forefront of content creation and distribution,” said David McGraynor, chief operating officer at ITV Studios. “His expertise will be crucial in empowering our teams with the right tools to succeed in the future.”