scte member focus
Member FOCUS Alistair Crook Vice President, Management Consultancy, Media, Cartesian
What got you interested in a career in this industry and how did you get started? I left the RAF after 12 years working as an engineer on ground radar and ground to air missile systems, so I was looking for role where I could continue to use my RF and engineering skills. At a time when there were many career options available, I was lucky enough to be offered a role at Cabletime, working alongside Ben Allwright and Stephen Close in a customer support role. You’ve had a varied career spanning many years and you clearly have a lot of strings to your bow. How would you best describe what you do, and what do you enjoy best? I still enjoy getting hands-on with engineering challenges, but this is more outside of work nowadays and includes building a double garage, laying patios and decking – to fixing washing machines. I do enjoy building a team, hiring the right people and ensuring they are supported and empowered to be successful. Apart from the odd, rare mishap, I believe I have recruited well. I place a lot of emphasis on attitude and capability; I have no intention of micromanaging anyone in the team, so expect them to know more than me in the role they have been brought in to fill.
Alistair Crook, Vice President, Management Consultancy, Media at Cartesian, brings a sharp analytical eye to the ever-evolving broadband landscape. With a background in telecoms strategy and data-driven decision-making, he supports operators navigating complex challenges. In this Member Focus, Alistair shares insights on industry trends, transformation and the value of SCTE membership.
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SEPTEMBER 2025 Volume 47 No.3
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