Barry Navan
Head of Partner Engagement
Bio:
Barry has over two decades of experience leading teams in the development and management of innovative, high-profile digital products, primarily in the television media industry.
Today, Barry leads YouTube Partner Engagement, a team responsible for managing relationships with YouTube TV, Primetime, and Live Sports media partners, including Disney, WB Discovery, and the NFL. Partner Engagement is responsible for the ongoing success of premium partner live and video-on-demand media on the YouTube platform.
Barry first gained (US Open) video streaming experience with IMG (Endeavor) while managing the US Tennis Association digital properties. He later leveraged this experience to help launch, support and scale HBO GO, as a founding team member.
Barry was raised and educated in Ireland, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He now resides in New Jersey with his wife, four children, and Paddy the dog. He loves to travel and is a lifelong fan of the sport of rugby.