Neutral Wireless has announced the appointment of Matt Stagg as its new strategy and partnerships lead.
In a career spent at the intersection of media technology and sports broadcasting, Stagg has worked as an independent consultant and advisor alongside broadcasters, sports federations, clubs and mobile operators across the globe. At BT Sport, he led mobile innovation strategy and drove the company’s industry-first achievements in mobile and IP-enabled contribution, remote production and low-latency streaming.
Additionally, he founded the Mobile Video Alliance, uniting broadcasters, vendors and operators to accelerate the evolution of mobile and network-based media delivery.
The appointment signals a new phase of growth at Neutral Wireless, as the company aims to drive the expansion of its private 5G networks across the sports, media and live event spaces. Responsible for the design and delivery of the world’s (then) largest temporary private 5G network for coverage of the Coronation of King Charles III, it has also provided numerous world-first deployments for live sports including MotoGP, the BT Sport/Saracens Rugby private 5G production and networks at sea for Paris 2024.
Bob Stewart, director and CTO at Neutral Wireless, commented, “Matt’s appointment marks a step change for Neutral Wireless. His experience across innovation, strategy, and commercial delivery will help us scale from proven technology to global growth. He understands both the technical and creative sides of live production, and how to connect them. We first worked with Matt in 2021 for the first private 5G live-to-air with BTSport at Silverstone’s MotoGP race, so four years later it’s great to welcome Matt on board.”
“Neutral Wireless has achieved what many said wasn’t possible, making private 5G a practical reality for live broadcast,” added Stagg. “Throughout my career, I’ve focused on helping broadcasters use technology to change how sport is produced, delivered, and experienced, making the impossible, possible. Neutral Wireless has the capability and credibility to take those innovations global, and I’m excited to help scale the business and strengthen its position as a leader in this space.”
The appointment follows a series of high-profile news and sports deployments by the company across Europe and North America, with further projects planned in 2025 and 2026.
