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Claire McArdle
Co-CEO,
Collective Media Group
Claire is an Emmy award-winning creative executive who has worked extensively across broadcast and digital platforms in a number of genres.
Prior to founding Collective Media Group with Rebecca Knight, she was the Managing Director and Chief Creative Officer of OTRO. In a career spanning two decades, Claire has held senior executive positions at Viacom International, Channel 4 and All3Media-owned Maverick Television, and delivered International Emmy, BAFTA, RTS and Broadcast award-winning content. She has frequently developed and mentored emerging talent both on and off screen.
She is an avid football fan, and is a passionate historian, holding a PhD in nineteenth century ecclesiastical history.