Heidi Shakespeare is the CEO of Memnon and a visionary leader with more than 25 years of experience driving growth in the broadcast and digital archiving industries. A recognised authority on media migration, she has been instrumental in reshaping how organisations preserve and access audiovisual content in an increasingly digital-first world.

Throughout her career, Heidi has championed the role of technological innovation in a field long anchored in legacy formats. She is particularly intrigued by the potential of AI to enhance, inform, and expand how legacy content is enriched and accessed—ensuring that future solutions not only safeguard collections but also unlock new opportunities for discovery and engagement.

Under her leadership, Memnon has expanded its global reach, establishing state-of-the-art media migration facilities that strengthen its position as a trusted partner in protecting the world’s cultural and historical heritage.

Before joining Memnon, Heidi held senior leadership positions at Iron Mountain and Bonded Services, where she gained extensive expertise in managing complex archiving programs. Her unwavering commitment to innovation, access, and preservation continues to ensure that invaluable content from the past remains protected and accessible for generations to come.