# Dr. Stuart Green

> Dr. Stuart Antony Green is the Sheffield-based co-founder and chief executive of ZOO Digital Group plc. A University of Bristol computer science PhD and former LightWork Design co-founder, he began at ZOO as CTO and became CEO on 1 February 2006. His career connects computer graphics, patented media software, interactive DVDs and technology-enabled subtitling and dubbing for international entertainment customers.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at ZOO Digital Group plc
- **Organizations:** ZOO Digital Group plc, LightWork Design, Kazoo3D, Sheffield Chamber Orchestra, University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science Industrial Advisory Board, White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities Partnership Advisory Board
- **Nationality:** British
- **Education:** BSc in Computer Science with Mathematics, University of Bristol, PhD in Computer Science, University of Bristol, Honorary Doctorate in Engineering, University of Sheffield
- **Known for:** Co-founded and sold three private software companies, according to ZOO’s governance biography., Credited by ZOO with securing more than 30 patents in its intellectual property portfolio., Co-founded LightWork Design and led its technical development strategy.

## Career timeline

- **1989** — Completed a University of Bristol PhD researching computer systems for advanced computer graphics.
- **1989** — Co-founded LightWork Design; served as technical director.
- **2000** — Named CEO of Kazoo3D in its placing announcement.
- **2001** — Co-founder of ZOO Digital Group, initially chief technology officer.
- **2006** — Appointed CEO of ZOO Digital Group on 1 February.
- **2017-2018** — ZOO added dubbing services alongside its established subtitling business.
- **2019** — Received an honorary engineering doctorate from the University of Sheffield.
- **2024** — Discussed AI and human expertise in media localisation on SlatorPod episode 231.
- **2026** — Continues as CEO; FY26 results reported improved adjusted EBITDA and a narrower operating loss.

## Achievements

- Co-founded and sold three private software companies, according to ZOO’s governance biography.
- Credited by ZOO with securing more than 30 patents in its intellectual property portfolio.
- Co-founded LightWork Design and led its technical development strategy.
- Received the University of Sheffield’s honorary engineering doctorate in January 2019 for services to the digital industries.
- Led ZOO as CEO from 1 February 2006 through its development of technology-enabled localisation services.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — ZOO’s 29 September AGM statement expected H1 FY27 revenue of at least $23 million, with activity driven mainly by existing-content localisation and early indications of more original content in the pipeline.
- **2026-08** — In an August interview, Green discussed ZOO’s DVD origins, Sheffield software development base and human oversight of localisation.
- **2026-07** — FY26 results reported revenue of $42.3 million, adjusted EBITDA of $4.0 million and an operating loss of $1.6 million.

## Links

- Website: https://www.zoodigital.com/team-members/dr-stuart-green/
- LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/stuartagreen

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