Ben McOwen Wilson is Managing Director of Google Play, where he is responsible for all of Play’s apps and games developer partnerships, business operations and strategy, in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Prior to joining Google Play, Ben was an MD at YouTube, driving YouTube’s growth across EMEA in a range of roles for over 11 years. His remit included working with some of YouTube's largest global sports, news and traditional media partners as well as many of the platform's most-recognised endemic creators - the YouTubers.
Before YouTube, Ben was a Managing Director at ITV - the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster -for six years, where he oversaw the launch and growth of ITV’s digital and new media businesses.
During his tenure, he co-created, and was Chairman of Project Kangaroo - the proposed VoD joint venture between BBC, Channel 4 and ITV - he also launched FreeSat, the UK’s free satellite television platform.
Previously a Partner in a strategy consulting firm, Ben has over 25 years experience in the field of media, entertainment, and the internet, including a stint as CEO of UEFA New Media.
