Our Team

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    Edwin Danso

    Founder & CEO

    Edwin is award-winning producer and the CEO of OTA Media, where he leads impactful projects including OTA Live, a collaboration with Google Cloud and Off The Agenda, hosted by Sir Charles Bowman. Through these platforms, Edwin has elevated diverse voices, featuring guests such as Dame Sharon White, Baroness Valeri Amos Sir Damon Buffini, and HRH Princess Beatrice.

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    Sir Charles Bowman

    Host & Producer

    Sir Charles Bowman is the host of Off The Agenda and has been integral to the founding and success of the podcast to date. He is a British accountant who served as the 690th Lord Mayor of London. He was elected as the Alderman of the Ward of Lime Street in the City of London and served as one of the two Sheriffs of the City of London.

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    Tanya Ridd

    Strategy & Digital

    Tanya is a strategic consultant to OTA Media. Until recently she was Chief Communications Officer at Polestar where she has driven corporate, ESG, product communications strategies. With leadership roles at several big tech companies she excels in reputation management, thought leadership and high-impact PR campaigns.

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    Brenda Emmanus OBE

    Host & Prodcuer

    Brenda is joining Off The Agenda as a host in its second series. She will also be a contributor to Tech So Good. She is an established broadcaster and journalist working across mainstream British television networks. She has interviewed some of the biggest names in arts, culture and entertainment and collaborated with major institutions.