Paul Wilson

Growth & Go-To-Market Leader for Streaming & Digital Platforms | Ex-Sky, CANAL+, Sony | Product, Marketing & Subscription Strategy

United Kingdom

About

I help streaming platforms and digital businesses grow subscribers and revenue by improving go-to-market strategy, product positioning, and marketing execution. I’m typically brought in at key moments: - launching a new product, service, or market - accelerating growth across acquisition, conversion, or retention - fixing misalignment between product, marketing, and content teams Over the past 20+ years, I’ve worked across Sky, CANAL+, Sony Pictures, Discovery, and Vodafone — leading product launches, go-to-market strategies, and growth initiatives across Europe, LATAM, and Africa. My experience sits at the intersection of product, marketing, and commercial strategy: - Go-to-market strategy and product launches - Subscription growth (acquisition, conversion, retention) - Pricing and packaging - Partnerships (telco, platforms, distribution) - CRM and performance marketing I’m a hands-on operator, not just a strategist — I focus on what actually drives growth and delivers measurable results. Today I work with companies in advisory, interim, or project-based roles. If you’re launching something new, trying to scale, or need an outside perspective to unlock growth, feel free to get in touch.

Experience

  • Managing Director at CANAL+ Austria
    Apr 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Led the shift from satellite to streaming, launching UEFA Champions League and rebranding HD Austria to CANAL+. Doubled OTT subscribers and drove pricing, product and go-to-market strategy producing record sales growth

  • Product and Digital Marketing Consultant LATAM at Sony Pictures Entertainment
    Dec 2019 - Dec 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Advised SVP/EVP on digital strategy and streaming distribution across international markets. Led Amazon Advertising optimisation in LATAM, improving ROAS and conversions, and launched a streaming app in Africa (400K+ downloads). Established performance frameworks and dashboards to drive data-led growth

  • Partner Marketing Consultant at DAZN
    Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 · 7 mos

    Supported the German launch around Bundesliga rights, shaping mobile and TV partnerships with O2, Telekom, Vodafone and Samsung to drive subscriber growth and expand reach across connected TV platforms.

  • Vice President Digital Marketing Communications at Sky Deutschland GmbH
    Sep 2015 - Sep 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Led digital marketing for Sky’s Pay TV business and go-to-market for the launch of Sky Ticket in Germany, managing a €30M budget. Delivered 1M+ downloads and record monthly net subscriber growth (161K adds), the highest across the Sky Group. Led flagship campaigns including Game of Thrones Season 7 and Babylon Berlin (Facebook best-practice case study).

  • Brand Marketing Director Maxdome at ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
    Jul 2014 - Aug 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Consultant to the CEO Maxdome & EVP Digital. (FY14/15) Led Brand & Digital Acquisition for video streaming service in Germany. Doubled the subscriber base YTD Apr 2014 to 2015. Over 600K additions via TV & digital advertising campaigns.