Tim Merel

Tim Merel began his career as a commercial lawyer focusing on M&A, fundraising and intellectual property for technology, media and telecoms clients.
Having worked in business development for News Corp’s digital arm in New York and following his MBA at Yale, he became a Director of Ernst & Young Consulting in Asia-Pacific developing digital and traditional media businesses including interactive and satellite television, broadband, mobile, digital content/alliances and magazines.
Tim then headed corporate development for part of News International in the UK, developing and implementing convergent digital/offline strategies and initiating, negotiating and executing acquisitions, JVs and commercial deals including internet/eCommerce, publishing, digital/mobile content, digital gaming and radio.
He then became global head of corporate development for Aegis Group advising on major communications and marketing services deals, prior to becoming CEO of a marketing outsourcing startup.
He joined Ibis in April 2007.