Executive Biographies

Latens has a strong management team, which has a wealth of experience, including running broadcast operations as well as supplying and implementing CA systems. Below are the biographies of Latens key personnel.

Jeremy Thorp, CEO
Jeremy Thorp, CEO
Jeremy has served in a number of high-level positions in the broadcast industry on both sides of the technology divide - operator and technology vendor. At NTL, Jeremy was Group Managing Director, responsible for design and roll out of interactive cable systems, internet content and other services. He previously served as Director of Strategy during NTL group's early planning for the launch of its digital services. Before founding Latens in 2002, Jeremy was Chief Technology Officer at TANDBERG Television, a world leading digital broadcast equipment vendor. Having gained a degree in engineering from London University, Jeremy joined Bain & Co, the leading firm of management consultants.
Jason Rogers, CTO
Jason Rogers, CTO
Jason has been a broadcast technology pioneer from the very start of his career. After graduating from Staffordshire University with an honours degree in Computing Sciences he joined ICL, where he was responsible for developing the technology behind ICL's mid-90s Cambridge trials of interactive TV and VOD. In 1998 Jason joined NTL, where he launched the UK's first interactive TV service and grew its ISP to over half a million customers. Prior to founding Latens in 2002, Jason was head of architecture at TANDBERG Television, the world's leading vendor of digital broadcast solutions.
Alex Borland, Director of Business Development
Alex Borland, Director of Business Development
Alex is a member of Latens' senior management team with global responsibility for Business Development. Alex joined Latens from the Conditional Access vendor Nagra Kudelski, where he was the General Manager for UK and Ireland. Prior to Nagravision, Alex built up considerable experience in the Pay-TV technology business through senior business development roles at TANDBERG Television, and working for a number of cable and satellite operators, most recently UPC. Before entering the broadcast industry, Alex was a communications engineering officer with the Royal Navy and in the private marine sector.