Lisa M Watts CEO 
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Lisa M Watts
Chief Executive Officer Lisa M Watts is a passionate technologist with a strong background in developer relations, business development, go-to-market and business strategy, creative direction, and virtual reality production. Her deep hands-on expertise in both software and hardware development, coupled with her unique view on the marketplace have kept Lisa on the bleeding edge of technology innovation. She is known for working closely with partners to develop and implement early technology with an eye towards market viability and leadership. Lisa has been at the forefront of advising and producing some of the most innovative VR projects. She was at Intel for 25 years where she produced the first VResports league, the VR League with ESL and Oculus. Lisa led Intel's initial prototype investment and was an adviser on the award winning VR project, "Spheres" by director Eliza McNitt as well as other notable projects. Eliza and Lisa's partnership was featured in the Forbes article, Why VR Hasn't Taken Off Yet, And How Intel Supports Artists Who Can Make It Happen. Lisa is a member of the Television Academy (EMMYS). |
Fiona Walsh DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT |
Fiona Walsh
Director of Global Business Development Fiona is a highly accomplished business development executive with a track record of sales leadership & operations, entrepreneurship and business growth success. She has a strong history of working with global, as well as up and coming companies across a wide range of sectors from health care to software. Fiona has held several senior positions at London Business School, Oxford Said School of Business, Warwick Business School and UBC Sauder School of Business. As Acting Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations at Sauder, Fiona and her team raised millions of dollars in funding for innovative programs that support student leadership development programs, aboriginal ventures, entrepreneurship in Africa and innovative career center programming. She also runs a highly successful coaching practice for companies to help them grow their revenues and develop successful sales teams. Well-known for her ability to identify market opportunities, develop tactical business solutions and build high performance teams, Fiona brings an integral skill set to this role. |
Adam Rogers creative producer |
Adam Rogers
Creative Producer Adam Rogers is an experienced, versatile creative leader with 20 years’ experience producing and successfully launching award-winning innovative storytelling and music projects, through a variety of mediums. A career beginning as a DVD producer for Technicolors London studio. He went on to produce groundbreaking music DVD/Blu-Ray for bands such as Depeche Mode, Franz Ferdinand and The Who. In 2015 Working alongside creator/visionary Tyler Hurd, they launched the GMH VR studio where Adam was the Executive Producer. The studio went on to create the first ever full-body, multiplayer virtual reality music experience Chorus - by Justice. Other immersive music works included the award winning Chocolate - by Giraffage, Old Friend - by Future Islands. Most recently he was the Creative Producer for the pioneering volumetric capture studio, Intel Studios, where he focused on bringing to market innovative Immersive experiences. This included Runnin' with Reggie Watts. Runnin’ premiered at Sundance’s New Frontiers, and recently took home SXSW’s Best Interactive Award. |