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Paul Dale, born in 1970, has played a pivotal role in shaping the digital landscape of ITV plc, the oldest and largest commercial television network in the UK. Appointed as the first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on the ITV management board in July 2010, Dale has been instrumental in driving ITV's technological advancement and digital transformation.
Under Dale's leadership, ITV was recognized with the "Global Innovation" award by Citrix, highlighting the network's pioneering approach to IT delivery. His efforts in Business IT Transformation were further acknowledged when he was a panelist at Google's Atmosphere on Tour event in London in 2012. Additionally, Dale's active engagement and frequent content sharing on social media platforms like Twitter earned him a spot among the Top 50 Global Social CIOs by The Huffington Post in 2013.
Dale's career is marked by a series of significant roles and achievements. From 2011 to 2013, he served as a Board Director for YouView, a joint venture among various UK media entities, and for Freesat, a collaboration between the BBC and ITV plc. He was also a council member for the Digital TV Group during the same period.
Prior to joining ITV, Dale had an extensive career in the media and technology sector. He was the CTO of the Malaysian pay-TV operator Astro, where he led the company's transformation into an innovative platform. His media career began in 1991, and over the years, he gained experience in various capacities, including as the BBC’s first controller of Future Media and Technology, and earlier roles at British Interactive Broadcasting and NDS.