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			Hannah Conduct Marketing Manager			Simon Heller Blu-ray Partners Campaign Director

Stanley Pearce Office & Accounts Manager		Celena Nair Membership Liaison Officer and PA to the Director General		Mike Brown Technology Policy Advisor

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