Biographies

Director, Future Media & Technology

Erik Huggers is the Director of BBC Future Media & Technology and a member of the BBC's Executive Board.

He took up the role in August 2008, and is responsible for the BBC's output over the internet, interactive TV and mobile services, helping audiences enjoy a seamless experience of BBC programmes, wherever they may be. He also holds responsibility for managing the BBC's Broadcast and Enterprise Technology portfolio, Information and Archives, as well as leading the BBC's Research and Innovation activities.

He was previously Group Controller, BBC Future Media & Technology, having joined the Corporation in May 2007. Within this role, Erik was responsible for the strategy and organisation of the division to ensure that the BBC led the industry in its transformation from linear to on-demand broadcasting.

Erik joined the BBC from Microsoft, where he worked across a wide variety of industry-changing digital media initiatives. After successfully launching the MSN portals in the Benelux countries, he went on to lead the European business development efforts of Windows Media Technologies, establishing Windows Media as a leading platform used by the European media and entertainment industry to create, protect and deliver audiovisual content to consumers via the internet.

Prior to joining Microsoft, Erik worked with Endemol Entertainment as Director of Business Development for their interactive division.

He was born and educated in the Netherlands and is married with two children.