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However, he deferred that goal in order to focus on international expansion of its localized website and apps, to better cater to the 80% of its users who were accessing its content from outside the United States (mostly through partners such as YouTube). In his role as CEO, Huggers initially planned to focus on launching a paid subscription. Huggers worked from Vevo's New York City headquarters. In late April, 2015, it was announced that Huggers was joining video hosting service Vevo as CEO, taking over from Rio Caraeff, Vevo's founding CEO, who left at the end of 2014. In January 2014, it was announced that Verizon was acquiring OnCue, and Huggers would become a senior vice president at Verizon.

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In that role, he led OnCue, Intel's Internet TV effort. Intel (OnCue) and Verizon Īfter leaving the BBC, Huggers became corporate vice-president and general manager of the digital home group of chip maker Intel. Huggers' departure was announced in January 2011, and his role was split into two, with John Linwood taking over technology and Ralph Rivera taking over digital media. Huggers was also the subject of controversy when he submitted reimbursement requests for taxi rides for thousands of pounds, including £639 for a single day of taxi rides. He was credited with bringing order amidst chaos and infighting, helped by his outside perspective, while causing discontent among people for his macho attitude, leading to many being happy to see him leave. During his time at the BBC, Huggers and his team refocused the BBC's online and technology strategy, launched iPlayer and revamped the BBC's online presence. Huggers joined the BBC in May 2007, and was appointed director of the future, media and technology arm in August 2008, replacing Ashley Highfield. Huggers has worked in managerial roles at Microsoft and Endemol. He previously worked at Microsoft, Endemol, the BBC, and at OnCue, Intel's Internet TV effort that was acquired by Verizon. JSTOR ( February 2018) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Įrik Huggers is a media executive who most recently served as CEO of video hosting service Vevo.

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