Philip Bourchier O’Ferrall is a British media executive. He is currently the Chief Executive of Outernet, a global network of immersive entertainment districts, named as London's most visited tourist attraction by The Times newspaper in 2023. [1][2][3][4][5] Prior to this he spent over a decade at Viacom where he worked across brands including MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount, Comedy Central & Channel 5.[6]
A frequent commentator on the changes in broadcasting and associated digital disruption, O'Ferrall[9][10][11][12][13] is also co-founder and non-executive director of production company Travesty Media, alongside comedian and writer Alan Carr.
In 2017 O’Ferrall was listed as one of the top LGBTi executives in business.[14][15][16] The Evening Standard has identified him as one of London's most influential people.[17] He is a member of the advisory board of the British LGBT Awards.[18] He has a relationship with British actor Scott Neal.[19]
In March 2023 O'Ferrall was appointed to the International Music Industry Advisory Board for In Place of War, a charity designed to enable grassroots change-makers in music, theatre and the arts to transform a culture of violence and suffering into hope, opportunity and freedom. Musicians Brian Eno and Peter Gabriel are fellow board members.
In December 2024 O'Ferrall was appointed co-chair of London's bid to host the World Pride event in 2030. He shares the role with Christopher Joell-Deshields, chief executive of Pride in London. [20]
