Jamyn Edis

Biography

Jamyn Edis is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in the technology, media, and telecom industry. His current role is Head of Corporate Data at Pearson, the education and media conglomerate.

Prior to Pearson, Jamyn served as Head of Data Strategy & Analytics at Take-Two Interactive, a videogame company which owns labels such as Rockstar Games and 2K Games. Previously, Jamyn was the founder and CEO of Dash, a venture-funded connected car platform. Jamyn is also a mentor and investor in Techstars, the world's premier technology accelerator, as well as being a participant in the New York 2013 program.

Jamyn was also a VP at HBO, he led the Emerging Technology R&D Group and also worked in the London and New York offices at Accenture's strategy consulting practice, with industry focus was technology, media and telecoms; his clients include Sprint, BT, Fox Interactive, MySpace, Rogers, Global Telematics, Trader.com, Sony PlayStation, World Rally Championships, Warner Music, EMI.

He is currently a Professor in New Media and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at NYU's Stern School of Business. Additionally, he is a Lecturer at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies, where he teaches two courses in the Strategic Communications program. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA/MA from Cambridge University.

Courses Taught

• New Media in Marketing

Academic Background

MBA
Harvard Business School

MA, BA
University of Cambridge