Jess Goode has been appointed as the new Head of Member Engagement for the DPP.
The newly created role aims to deliver maximum benefit to DPP member companies. Goode will work directly with the executive team to lead the DPP’s member success programme, helping member companies to get the most out of the DPP’s activities.
The DPP’s member network includes more than 500 companies from across the content supply chain, including over 80 broadcasters and content platforms.
Commenting on the appointment, Mark Harrison, DPP CEO, said: “The purpose of the DPP is to deliver real business value to all its member companies. So as our community grows and diversifies we also have to grow our understanding of members’ needs. Having Jess in the team will enable us to do that - and I know our community will love working with her.”
Goode added: “I can’t wait to get started in my new role at the DPP. There are considerable opportunities to encourage greater engagement among members and to really understand their needs and priorities.”
Goode was previously a Customer Success Manager at Phoenix 7, a media management and workflow automation solutions company. She has over 10 years’ experience working in media and entertainment.
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