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Jon Howard, Mr

Executive Product Manager at BBC

Jon Howard is an Executive Product Manager at the BBC. He works closely with BBC Children’s and youth brands to deliver innovative interactive experiences. For the last 3 years, Jon has been developing the Own It App – from concept to delivery. He has worked closely with data scientists and behavioural specialists to design a product that seeks to help children taking their first steps on a smartphone.

Jon has led numerous cutting-edge, award-winning projects from CBeebies Playtime to the BBC’s Make It Digital season and Doctor Who & the Dalek to Children in Need Game Maker.

Jon Howard's contributions

Own It, AI and Dealing with Digital Dilemmas

The internet is a force for good; however, it hasn't been designed specifically for children. With their own smartphone, young people now have access to a glittering array of experiences which...

Video6 Feb 2020