TONY ORSTEN
Tony Orsten is a retired media-tech entrepreneur, creative businessman and successful chief executive officer. Tony has worked in the UK and international media industry for four decades and is an avid supporter of and investor in content creation across all media.
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CONSULTANT
Tony consulted across the world on content creation, Film and TV production, media, events, performing arts, media related training, immersive content and operational and regulatory advice. Recent clients include international media and communication companies and a number of government entities in the MENA region. Tony established and ran, as CEO, Abu Dhabi’s highly praised content creation hub, twofour54.
NON-EXECUTIVE AND ADVISOR ROLES
Tony acted as an Advisor and Non-Executive Director - he is Chair of animation producer Snafu Pictures Limited.
He also advised a number of companies on structure and productivity including the Online Graduate Art Auction House, AucArt and Qatar's new Media City project, MCQ. His enduring passion continues to be creativity in all its forms.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER and LECTURER
Drawing on his comprehensive experience of the media world, Tony delivered an inciteful and witty view on the media world to fellow professionals and students alike – from start-up issues to the impact of future technology. He continues to advise on training solutions in emerging creative economies.
CONTENT CREATION and PRODUCTION CONSULTANT
Tony consulted on content creation and production, media, events, performing arts, media related training, immersive content. Tony also is an award-winning television director with credentials going back 30 years.
ADVISOR
Tony provided advice and guidance to businesses. He was one of the original investors in Wildseed Studios Ltd, set up to fund and nurture brand new creative talent and is a founder investor in Hopster, a curated pre-school children’s content and education platform.
