Alan Young

Alan is a technology executive with over 30 years of experience across the telecoms, financial services; and media and entertainment sectors. This includes extensive experience leading multi-functional teams working with global customers and suppliers in businesses ranging from large corporations to start-up ventures. He has developed and introduced new technologies into the business environment many times in his career.

Alan is currently the VP of Product Strategy at Zixi, the leader in live IP video delivery and management. In this role he is responsible for identifying new strategic opportunities, assessing the company's product performance and helping develop its long-term strategic plans for future product lines. Alan has also previously held senior engineering and technology roles at LTN, Encompass, SES, Citibank, Viacom and British Telecom.

Alan holds a Masters in Electronic Systems Engineering from the University of York in the U.K.  He is a Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (F.I.E.T). He is a proven innovator and problem solver as the holder of five patents.