James Ross

Bio:

James is founder and CEO of content solutions company, Lightning International, which distributes a bouquet of 40+ FAST channels to numerous FAST platforms globally. They include movie channels RCM and Action Hollywood Movies, and Documentary channels Docsville and Wild Stuff. Plus Pet Club TV, Kartoon Channel, TRACE, Concerto, that's 70s, 80s, 90s00s and Rock, as well as Globetrotter,  Hi Drama, and Samurai vs Ninja. In addition, Lightning runs a successful programme syndication business, a full channels creative and managed services business, and distributes "live" broadcast events such as Sumo at the Royal Albert Hall.

Prior to Lightning James worked for the BBC as an engineer, studio manager, and reporter. He was part of the launch team for Bloomberg Television in Asia, before becoming Regional Director, Asia for ITV Studios’, and then launching Lightning International in 2011.