Darren Feher, evp/cto for NBC Universal, will take on a new role to create a media technology organization dedicated to digital product innovation and emerging technology. Feher will add new technology and engineering teams concentrating on the areas of digital asset management, content distribution, production and commercial planning across NBCU's broad portfolio of assets.
He will continue to lead the company's external industry technology outreach efforts and oversee NBCU's Technology Growth Center (TGC), which houses NBCU's Research and Development, anti-piracy and technical product development groups for mobile, interactive TV, gaming, and online sites and video. Feher will continue to report to John Eck, president, NBC TV Network and Media Works.
He turns responsibility for the Information Technology Operations team over to Chris Furst, evp/cio for NBCU's Global Enterprise Systems, who also reports to Eck.
"Darren is an exceptional leader and has been an integral part of our technical transformation from an analog to a digital media company," said Eck. "He has led the charge in developing technology to ensure our content remains accessible, user friendly and protected and is the ideal candidate to continue our focus on areas of digital growth, including the development of new search technologies, advances in content protection and customized solutions for digital advertising."
EVP/CTO for NBCU since 2003, Feher has since been responsible for the strategic direction and operational execution of the technical teams that span the company. Prior to NBC Universal, Feher worked for GE at the corporate headquarters in Fairfield, Connecticut. He filled several technology leadership roles in the IT space, as well as a stint as a Six Sigma Black Belt and Quality Leader focused on delivering defect-free technologies and process control.
A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Feher began his career as an officer in the US Army where he served in many worldwide locations delivering multi-channel satellite, voice, data and systems serving the U.S. global defense mission.
