Matt Risley

Risley is chief digital officer of the National Theatre, responsible for all digital production and commissioning, global distribution across streaming, TV, cinema and YouTube, and revenue generation relating to filmed content. The department is at the heart of the NT’s ambition to democratise theatre and drive accessibility to world-class content wherever audiences are spending their time. Risley was previously MD of 4Studio, Channel 4’s in-house digital agency, which pioneered how UK broadcasters engage with YouTube, social, creators and younger audiences. He has also led digital transformation in roles at MTV, Future Publishing and Sky.