Mr. Mickey Kalifa

Council Member Biography

Mickey Kalifa is the CEO of Arki, a TMT Consulting firm. Previously, Mr. Kalifa was the Chief Executive Officer of Fanbanta, an online and interactive internet portal. Mr. Kalifa has over 18 years of experience in the media industry. He has founded new media and telco businesses, including online social networks, IPTV and MVNO operations. Mr. Kalifa founded a number of online businesses, including Fanbanta, a sports social network and SwapitShop, an online trading platform for youths. He was the Managing Director of OpenTV, Director of Finance and Business Development at Liberty Global, developing a major European business, fund raising, sale and the Group's digital strategy. Mr. Kalifa has expertise in the consumer internet market, new media technology, BSkyB, Virgin Media, BT, Liberty Global, Canal Satellite, Eastern European, and Indian cable and satellite and is also knowledgeable on online gaming and gambling. (This is me - Update Profile)

Employment History

2008 - Unspecified

Chief Executive Officer, Arki Limited - TMT Consulting

2007 - 2008

Chief Executive Officer , Fanbanta

2001 - 2006

Managing Director, OPENTV, INC.

2001 - 2006

Managing Director, OPENTV, INC.

2000 - 2001

Head of Business Development, PCCW GLOBAL, INC.

1998 - 2000

Finance and Business Development Director, LIBERTY GLOBAL EUROPE LTD

1997 - 1998

Finance Director, BSKYB B LTD

1995 - 1997

Finance and Marketing Director, TIME WARNER HOLDINGS LTD

1993 - 1995

Finance Director, DISNEY INCORPORATED

1992 - 1993

European Financial Controller, YOUNG & RUBICAM HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD

1988 - 1992

Manager, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS CI LLP