Full Name
Lachlan Roach
Job Title
VP, Partner Management & Business Development - Streaming
Company
Paramount Australia & New Zealand
Speaker Bio
Lachlan Roach, VP, Partner Management & Business Development – Streaming at Paramount Australia & New Zealand (ANZ), executes commercial and corporate strategy while driving significant audience, subscription, and revenue growth across Paramount+ and 10.com.au. With a sharp commercial mindset and deep understanding of the media landscape, he consistently delivers scalable results through innovative, high-impact partnerships.
Lachlan joined Paramount in 2022 as Senior Director, Partnership Management & Business Development, bringing extensive expertise from Foxtel Media, where he held senior roles in commercial strategy and partnerships.
Lachlan and his team have led the development and execution of strategic commercial partnerships that accelerated Paramount+ to become Australia's fastest-growing streaming service and a leading subscription video on demand provider in the market. These industry-first partnerships include telecommunications providers Telstra and Optus, an exclusive in-flight entertainment agreement with Qantas, and a groundbreaking bundle with energy provider Origin Energy, alongside key distribution partnerships with Amazon, Apple, Foxtel, Fetch, Google, Samsung, LG, and Hisense.
Across 10’s broadcast video on demand service, he has driven significant audience and revenue growth through data-driven strategies, managing major distribution partnerships and launching a comprehensive 360-degree partnership with LG that includes a global industry-first initiative set to challenge traditional broadcast distribution models.
Lachlan's collaborative leadership style and strong analytical acumen have positioned Paramount ANZ as a market leader in streaming growth across both paid and free services. He has been instrumental in transforming commercial conversations into long-term strategic alliances that reinforce the value of Paramount's content ecosystem while supporting scalable and sustainable growth. His impact is evident in tangible results across subscriptions, reach, and revenue, establishing him as a key driver of Paramount's success in Australia's highly competitive streaming environment.
Lachlan joined Paramount in 2022 as Senior Director, Partnership Management & Business Development, bringing extensive expertise from Foxtel Media, where he held senior roles in commercial strategy and partnerships.
Lachlan and his team have led the development and execution of strategic commercial partnerships that accelerated Paramount+ to become Australia's fastest-growing streaming service and a leading subscription video on demand provider in the market. These industry-first partnerships include telecommunications providers Telstra and Optus, an exclusive in-flight entertainment agreement with Qantas, and a groundbreaking bundle with energy provider Origin Energy, alongside key distribution partnerships with Amazon, Apple, Foxtel, Fetch, Google, Samsung, LG, and Hisense.
Across 10’s broadcast video on demand service, he has driven significant audience and revenue growth through data-driven strategies, managing major distribution partnerships and launching a comprehensive 360-degree partnership with LG that includes a global industry-first initiative set to challenge traditional broadcast distribution models.
Lachlan's collaborative leadership style and strong analytical acumen have positioned Paramount ANZ as a market leader in streaming growth across both paid and free services. He has been instrumental in transforming commercial conversations into long-term strategic alliances that reinforce the value of Paramount's content ecosystem while supporting scalable and sustainable growth. His impact is evident in tangible results across subscriptions, reach, and revenue, establishing him as a key driver of Paramount's success in Australia's highly competitive streaming environment.
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