Dr Alex Connock is a recognised expert in media, artificial intelligence, and business, specializing in the transformation of media industries through AI.
He serves as a Senior Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School and as a Professor of Media and Artificial Intelligence at Exeter University.
His academic credentials include degrees from Oxford (PPE), Columbia (Journalism), and INSEAD (MBA), as well as a PhD in video optimization for e-commerce.

With over 20 years of experience in the production sector, Alex is also an accomplished entrepreneur and has been nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year six times.
In 1998, he cofounded the production company Ten Alps with Sir Bob Geldof, where he served as CEO.
Later, he oversaw the digital expansion of Endemol Shine North, now Workerbee, as Managing Director.

Alex continues to influence the future of media through his entrepreneurial ventures, including the launch of the AI-Media consultancy Librairie in 2023.
Beyond business, he serves as Vice Chair of UNICEF UK and as a director at The Halle Orchestra.