Thomas Steinert-Threlkeld
Editor-in-Chief, Multichannel News
Thomas Steinert-Threlkeld has been Editor-in-Chief of Multichannel News since September 2005. Previously, he was the Founding Editor-in-Chief of Baseline. Since its inception in September 2001, Baseline established itself as the leading print publication examining bottom-line issues in technology that affect business leaders. Baseline was selected as one of the 50 most important titles in business-to-business journalism in each of its first four years of operation. In April 2005, Baseline was a finalist for General Excellence in the National Magazine Awards and in March 2005, was presented with the Grand Neal Award, the highest recognition for excellence in business journalism.
Kenneth (KC) Estenson
Vice President, Digital Media, Disney-ABC Cable Networks Group
KC Estenson is charged with managing and implementing efforts in the digital media arena including video-on-demand, broadband, web-based and mobile platforms and interactive television technologies across the Group's wholly owned domestic channels including ABC Family, Disney Channel, Toon Disney/Jetix and SOAPnet. He is also supporting the implementation of digital media initiatives related to the Group's successful international kids' TV business, which includes 23 Disney Channels, eight Toon Disney channels, eight Playhouse Disney channels and 18 Jetix channels outside the US. Mr. Estenson earned a BA degree in Political Science at St. Mary's College of California and holds a master's degree in Education from Harvard University.
Mario Mele
Director of Strategic Marketing, ONO
Mario Mele is the Director of Strategic Marketing at ONO. Mr. Mele joined ONO in November 2006 from Oskar Mobil (Vodafone), where he was Vice-President of Marketing. Previously, Mr. Mele held several senior positions focused on brand creation, in telecommunication businesses in different countries.
Massimiliano Pellegrini
Managing Director, Iberia & Americas, Dada.net
Massimiliano Pellegrini is a Senior Executive of Dada S.p.A., which is listed on the Italian Stock Exchange (MTAX STAR: DA.MI). Dada.net is a leading provider of Web and mobile community and entertainment services through its Dada.net community (www.dada.net) of 7 million people located in 23 countries. Through the Dada.net platform, the company's services include blogging, personal space, dating, digital music and mobile entertainment services accessible via both PC and mobile phone.
Michael Tyler
Director, Telecom New Zealand and Managing Director, Tyler & Company
Michael Tyler is a leading independent expert in telecommunications, including the satellite and cable MSO businesses. He has been active as a board member, adviser, and educator in the US and Canada, Europe and the Asia/Pacific region since 1976. He is a board member of Telecom New Zealand and of the Kubera private equity fund; Founding Senior Partner of the consulting firm Tyler & Company; and author of numerous professional publications in telecoms and related fields.