Rise Academy Team

Andy Beale

Andy is Chief Engineer for BT Sport, joining the innovative and disruptive British broadcaster at the beginning of its journey in 2012 to oversee the technology and construction of the landmark BT Sport Production Hub in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

He played a pivotal role in the development and launch of Europe’s first commercial live sports Ultra HD channel “BT Sport Ultra HD”, and its HDR successor: BT Sport Ultimate. He led BT Sport’s pioneering Dolby Atmos launch and ground breaking advances in live VR 360. Recently he has delivered world firsts in 8K TV, 8K VR, 5G remote production and is now pushing the envelope with sustainable cloud production.

Previously he was Head of Engineering for Sports Media House, Octagon, and before that delivered projects worldwide for respected system integrator IPK.

Andy is co-founder of Rise Up, an award winning STEM schools programme that aims to inspire the next generation of broadcast engineers and on the board of inclusion advocacy group Rise. Andy is a SMPTE Fellow and was named Technology Leader of the Year at the 2021 IABM awards.

Lisa Collins

Lisa is a seasoned community builder and network creator with a deep-rooted passion for fostering growth and engagement. As the founder of Dovetail Creative Ltd, established in 2021, Lisa has been instrumental in transforming how organizations engage with their communities. She provides comprehensive support, ranging from community engagement to event planning, marketing strategies, and consulting services.

Lisa boasts an impressive tenure of over 25 years, collaborating with associations, membership bodies, and not-for-profit entities. A significant portion of her career, spanning 12 years, has been dedicated to the broadcast, media, and entertainment sectors. Her most notable recent engagement was with the membership organisation, IABM.

An acknowledged voice in her field, Lisa often takes the stage as a speaker and moderator at industry-centric events. Her leadership and influence extend to her roles on the boards of RISE and the Trade Association Forum. Through various mentoring programmes, she invests in the next generation, imparting skills and knowledge that bolster their growth.

Fuelled by a commitment to ESG initiatives, Lisa is co-founder of the Media Tech Sustainability Summit and Corporate Star Awards, underscoring her drive to make meaningful impacts in the industry.