Darren Long is a media, content and technology transformation leader with more than 35 years of experience delivering large scale business, operational and technology change across ITV, Sky and Warner Bros. Discovery. Most recently, he successfully led ITV’s Content Supply Simplification Programme, helping redefine one of the UK’s most complex media supply chains by simplifying operations, modernising processes and shaping a future operating model across business and technology teams.

Darren now leads Sasolo Media, an independent advisory practice that helps broadcasters, sports organisations and media companies transform content supply chains, operating models, technology platforms and business operations. Drawing on executive leadership experience across the full content lifecycle, he advises organisations on strategy through to delivery, bridging the gap between board level vision and practical implementation.

Previously, Darren led the TNT Sports integration programme for Warner Bros. Discovery and spent 30 years at Sky in senior executive roles spanning sports, news and entertainment. Having led organisations of more than 700 people and managed budgets exceeding £100 million, he is recognised for simplifying complexity, aligning stakeholders and delivering lasting business transformation. Darren also serves as a Trustee of the British Forces Broadcasting Service.