Across our global locations, we’ve carefully assembled a team of experts in their field. They share your passion for content, its preservation and its value to you. Meet some of our organisation’s leaders, below.
Heidi Shakespeare

Chief Executive Officer

Heidi Shakespeare

As Memnon’s CEO, Heidi is the driving force behind Memnon’s vision to ensure the world’s content is preserved, discoverable and accessible. Her keen understanding of market trends, coupled with a commitment to innovation, has positioned Memnon at the forefront of technical advancements in audio-visual migration and archiving.

Chief Operating Officer

Gary Edwards

Gary Edwards brings over 31 years of industry experience across roles such as Technical Director, Chief Engineer, Platform Service Manager, and Senior Architect. His expertise spans media services, facility management, and broadcast systems design, making him a versatile and trusted figure in the field. Gary was previously Managing Director of LMH, which later merged with Memnon.

Gary Edwards
Edward Saunders

Group CEO, ES Media Group

Edward Saunders

Owner of media companies with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in live Broadcasting, Cini style pre production, major events project management, Systems integration, media facilities including platform delivery and archive monetisation or safeguarding. Business all wrapped in strong entrepreneurship.

Chief Revenue Officer

Catherine Laferrière-Vitali

Responsible for driving customer excellence, revenue generation processes and global sales strategy across Memnon, bringing over 25 years’ experience in key account management, international business development and people management in the Media & Entertainment sector.

Catherine Laferrière-Vitali
Clive Kingston
Clive Kingston

Director of Production & Operations, UK

Clive Kingston
Oliver Delforge
Olivier Delforge

Director of Production & Operations, Belgium

Olivier Delforge
Ben Whitney
Ben Whitney

Director of Production & Operations, New Zealand

Ben Whitney
Denis Mahé

Global Head of Production Systems

Denis Mahé
John Macdonald

Director of Production & Operations, US

John Macdonald
Peter Carrington

Global Head of Infrastructure and Security

Peter Carrington