About
Les Wigan is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in digital business development, enterprise transformation, and growth across consumer and B2B markets. He has held managing director and chief operating officer roles leading multidisciplinary teams at organizations including Kayo Sports, Binge, and Hubbl, and has delivered operational improvements and revenue growth through business and technology transformations. Wigan holds GAICD and CPA credentials and currently provides advisory and fractional operating partner services through AS1 Growth Partners.
Experience
- AS1 Growth Partners and PortfolioGrowth & Advisorycurrent2025 — present
- Fox and Venu SportsStrategic Advisor2024 — 2025Sydney and Los Angeles
- Stream Co and HubblManaging Director2023 — 2024Australia
- Foxtel GroupChief Product, Technology, and Operations Officer2020 — 2023Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Kayo Sports and BINGEChief Operating Officer2018 — 2020Australia
- FOX SPORTS AustraliaCOO / Director of Digital, Technology, and Broadcast Operations2014 — 2017Sydney, Australia
- News LtdDirector of Commercial and Product Development2012 — 2014Sydney, Australia
- News Digital MediaGeneral Manager - Digital2010 — 2012Sydney, Australia
- News Digital MediaHead of Commercial Development - Digital2007 — 2010Sydney, Australia
- SkyHead Of Commercial Finance2000 — 2006London, United Kingdom
- GlaxoSmithKline Pharma GmbHFinance Analyst1998 — 1999
- SealyManagement Accountant1993 — 1998Australia
Education
- QUT (Queensland University of Technology)Bachelor of Finance, Accounting and Finance1991 — 1994
- Saint Laurence's College1986 — 1990
Skills & more
Digital Transformation1Business Scaling and Growth1P&L Ownership and Commercial Strategy1Strategic PlanningCustomer ExperienceManagement9Sales3Digital Media1Digital Strategy12Digital Marketing5E-commerce10Strategy8
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Business StrategyBusiness DevelopmentFrom Les's professional profile.
Colleagues at AS1 Growth Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Les Wigan work?
- Les Wigan is Operating Partner at AS1 Growth Partners.
Same school
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