JOHN DALE
Director, KIDNET

After working in the theatre, ending with the Royal Court Theatre, he worked at the BBC as a writer/director in the children's' department. He joined TVS, where his work in kids and adult drama production was awarded 2 BAFTA nominations and 3 New York Gold Awards.

John was awarded a University Fellowship for his academic research into 'the customer experiences of digital 2010'. He rejoined the BBC's Corporate Strategy as head of a team exploring content formats for emerging digital networks in the UK and appointed to the HM Government Cabinet Office's Digital Management Board. 

John left the BBC to build a consultancy business, working in both the public and private sector, developing strategies for encouraging a wide range of communities of interest to grow through media in the digital environment. He runs three small companies that produce interactive media products and services.