Sum up what you do at News UK in the shortest sentence possible.

I monetise external media platforms and look for new commercial tech/revenue opportunities. 

Lay a bit of context on that?

In addition to overseeing our commercial strategy for publishing platforms outside our owned and operated environments (eg. Apple News, Snapchat, Facebook, etc.), I work closely with stakeholders from across the business to monetise audiences across new media channels including podcasting and video streaming services. I also work with colleagues from Commercial, Tech and Editorial in an effort to innovate our commercial/advertising products in our own sites and apps.

What attracted you to the role in the first place?

The opportunity to work with talented people to shape the future direction of our business and brands.

What’s the most interesting/challenging part of your job?

Launching and monetising new products are both exciting and challenging, particularly when working with big established tech companies that don’t always have publisher interests at heart.

We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the working day, so what was on the menu this morning?

A glass of water mixed with a bit of apple cider vinegar, followed by a cup of green tea. It’s literally the opposite of breakfast as I try to keep the fast going until late morning/early afternoon.

What are the three most important things on your working agenda today?

Last book, film, binge watch and sounds you consumed?

Who is your role model? And why?

My parents, in particular my mother. She’s consistently managed to beat all the odds when they’ve been against her including poverty, racism, sexism, etc. She left her town in the Dominican Republic without much money or support and managed to put herself through university in the big city, eventually immigrating with my father to the US in the late 80s. In those early days, both my parents earned minimum wage working on assembly lines in factories. My mum eventually ended up running the Finance department in one of those companies until she retired. She always made the most of every opportunity and helped others along the way.

What is your most treasured possession?

My iPhone. I know it’s not an original answer but it’s the one thing that instantly connects me to friends and family everywhere regardless of where I am.

Who would play you in the film of your life?

Alfred Enoch.

Last holiday destination? And why?

Puglia, Italy. I love Italy and can’t seem to get enough.

Tell us something not many people know about you…?

Many moons ago, I played Anthony Hopkins’ Egyptian slave in Oliver Stone’s ‘Alexander’.

As the working day comes to a close, who would be your three Fantasy Dinner Party guests? And why?

I’ll say The Queen, Barack Obama and RuPaul. I imagine the conversation and overall entertainment value would be phenomenal.