About us

The BVA was established almost 30 years ago to represent the interests of publishers and rights owners of video home entertainment.  

From Betamax to VHS to DVD to high definition to digital delivery, we continue to do this for an audiovisual sector which is the strongest of all the entertainment software sectors in the UK.

The British Video Association’s primary role is to maintain a business environment with the least regulatory burdens and optimal conditions to enable publishers to carry out their commercial activities and to provide a service to all members, big and small, in areas where companies can act more effectively with one voice.

In a world of evolving technology presenting new opportunities, the BVA champions this progress and aims to encourage a business environment to facilitate the continuing success of the home entertainment industry.

We represent the industry’s interests collectively to:

• the media
• the government
• the public
• other industry organisations

Lavinia Carey Director General		Rachel Cohen Interim Marketing Manager		Mike Brown Technology Policy Advisor		Hannah Conduct Marketing Manager (on sabbatical until April 2010)

Stanley Pearce Office & Accounts Manager		Simon Heller Blu-ray Partners Campaign Director		Emma Priestley  Interim Membership Liaison Officer & Personal Assistant

Anthony Peet BVA Chairman & VP/General Manager, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment		Steve Gallant BVA Vice Chair & Director, Home Entertainment & New Media, ITV Studios Ltd		Charlie McAuley BVA Vice Chair & VP/Managing Director, Paramount Home Entertainment