At Best Startup US we track over 1,000,000 US startups and over 3 million people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top United States based President operating in the Media and Entertainment space. If you think a President is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.us.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
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Sumeet Singh
Vice President Big Data & AI and Location Platforms of Verizon Media
Sumeet Singh is the Vice President of Big Data, AI, and Location Platforms at Yahoo (now Verizon Media). Sumeet is considered an early leader of the big data movement, responsible for launching and scaling most services for Yahoo’s Hadoop platform since 2011. He has more than 20 years of experience in the high-tech, media, and telecommunications industries. Connect with Sumeet on Twitter @sumeetksingh.
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About Verizon Media: Verizon Media offers services in content, advertising, and technology with its brands such as Yahoo, TechCrunch, and more.
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Nicholas Bagg
Vice President, Head of Consumer Operations and Strategy of Verizon Media
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About Bagg Therapy Group, Verizon Media: Verizon Media offers services in content, advertising, and technology with its brands such as Yahoo, TechCrunch, and more.
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Peter Rice
President of 21st Century Fox
Peter Rice is President of 21st Century Fox (21CF) and Chairman and CEO of Fox Networks Group (FNG). In this role, in addition to working with 21CF leadership on key strategic initiatives, Mr. Rice oversees Fox Broadcasting Company, FOX Sports, FX Networks, National Geographic, 20th Century Fox Television and FNG Latin America, Europe and Asia. Outside of these roles, Mr. Rice is Chairman of the Board of National Geographic Partners and serves on the board of directors for Hulu, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association and Southern California Public Radio. He also sits on the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s Board of Governors. FNG is home to boundary-breaking, record-setting shows like Empire, The Americans, The Simpsons, Fargo, American Horror Story, This is Us, Modern Family and Mars. FOX Sports broadcast the 2017 Super Bowl and is home to the World Series, the Daytona 500, the 2018 World Cup and more than 6,000 other professional sporting events every year. In 2017, FNG programming earned 113 Primetime Emmy nominations, an all-time high. In 2016, FX set a new record for basic cable with 18 Emmy awards and FOX won the most Emmys of any broadcast network. Prior to his current role, Mr. Rice served for two years as Chairman, Entertainment, for FNG. He also served as Chairman, Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company, propelling FOX to three seasons as the number one network and helping extend its streak to eight seasons as the top-rated broadcaster. Before transitioning to Fox’s television business, Mr. Rice served as President, Fox Searchlight Pictures. During his tenure, Fox Searchlight generated 51 Academy Award and 42 Golden Globe Award nominations, including a record 12 nominations and eight wins at the 81st Annual Academy Awards for “Slumdog Millionaire.” Other films released under his leadership include “Juno,” “Napoleon Dynamite,” “Little Miss Sunshine,” “The Last King of Scotland,” and “Sideways.” Prior to leading Fox Searchlight, Mr. Rice was Executive Vice President, Production for Twentieth Century Fox, where he worked with director Baz Luhrmann in the development and production of Oscar Best Picture nominee “Moulin Rouge” and “William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet.” He also served as the supervising creative executive on “X-Men,” the film that began the global movie franchise that has since grossed more than $4.3 billion at the worldwide box office. Mr. Rice began his career in the marketing department at Twentieth Century Fox in 1989 after graduating from the University of Nottingham.
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About 21st Century Fox: 21st Century Fox is an American mass media corporation primarily dealing in the film and television industries.
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Sam Yam
Co-Founder , President & CTO of Patreon
Sam Yam is the President, CTO, and Co-Founder of Patreon.
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About Patreon: Patreon is an online platform connecting musicians and other artists with their fan base.
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Paraag Marathe
Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President of NFL
Paraag Marathe (puh-rawg, muh-RAH-tay) is in his 16th year with the 49ers, and first as Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President of Football Operations. Marathe is also a Managing Partner in the investment entity created by the York Family. On the team side, Marathe reports directly to 49ers CEO Jed York and has a significant role in major strategic decisions for the club as Chief Strategy Officer. He also continues in his long-respected role as the team’s chief contract negotiator and salary cap architect, while overseeing the team’s football analytics department. As part of the 49ers York family’s investment entity, Marathe has already led a number of transactions as the team looks for investment opportunities in and out of sports to expand the 49ers brand. In 2015, Marathe was selected as a member of the Sports Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 class.
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About NFL: NFL is a professional sports league in the U.S. that acts as a trade association for franchise owners to promote the sport and much more.
Bill McCullough
Vice President and Head of Content Development of NFL
Bill McCullough is an 11-time Emmy Award winner who now serves as Vice President/Head of Content Development for NFL Media. After 2 award-winning seasons as a Creative Director in the Marketing group, Bill will now move to the content side of the organization where he will be tasked with developing and executing a multi-platform content strategy for NFL Media. The former Vice President of HBO Sports and Executive Producer of GoPro Entertainment has earned a reputation for developing and producing premium content like Dude Perfect Super Bowl Trick Shots (27M+ views) and the 8-part Facebook docu-series Hala Madrid! (30M+ views).
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About NFL: NFL is a professional sports league in the U.S. that acts as a trade association for franchise owners to promote the sport and much more.
Doron Nir
President & Co-Founder of StreamElements
Doron Nir is a serial entrepreneur, gamer and visionary,driven by a passion for product development and the goal of generating revenue.
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About Happy Sale, StreamElements: StreamElements provides content creators the tools they need to engage, grow, and monetize their audiences.
Victoria Alonso
Executive Vice President of Production of Marvel Studios
A native of Buenos Aires, Victoria Alonso began her industry career in visual effects, including a four-year stint at Digital Domain. She served as VFX producer on a handful of films, notably including Ridley Scott’s “Kingdom of Heaven,” Tim Burton’s “Big Fish,” Andrew Adamson’s “Shrek,” and Marvel’s own “Iron Man.” She won the Visual Effects Society (VES) Award for outstanding supporting visual effects/motion picture for “Kingdom of Heaven,” with two additional shared nominations (best single visual effects, outstanding visual effects/effects driven motion picture) for “Iron Man.”
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About Marvel Studios: Marvel Studios is a media production studio focusing on creating content based on Marvel Comics.
Hanno Basse
President of Decentralized Media Solutions of Live Planet VR System
Hanno Basse is President of Live Planet’s Decentralized Media Solutions division. Hanno brings Live Planet his extensive expertise in driving the adoption of emerging technologies to catalyze new media experiences and services, expanding the company’s innovations in immersive and linear video production, distribution and monetization. Appointed chief technology officer at 20th Century Fox Film Corp. in 2012, Hanno has a proven track record of successfully establishing new products, formats and experiences in the entertainment industry. At 20th Century Fox, Hanno was responsible for technology strategy for the film studio, covering production/post-production, theatrical distribution and home entertainment. He created industry-leading partnerships with Samsung, Ericsson and Barco, among others, which led to the founding of the Fox Innovation Lab. While at Fox, he also served as the first chairman of the UHD Alliance where he helped launch the 4K-UHD Blu-ray Disc format and, in partnership with Samsung, established High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology as a consumer product. He also served as the Fox board member of Movielabs as well as the Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) at the University of Southern California (USC).
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About Live Planet VR System: Live Planet’s VR System is the first end-to-end solution for easily capturing, storing, streaming, and recording immersive VR video
M. Erik Mueller
President and chief executive officer of Grasp Technologies
Erik founded Grasp Technologies in 1996. Since then, he has become a leading expert in the field of travel technology. Along with the team at Grasp, Erik has created countless solutions for travel agencies and corporate travel departments worldwide. He is responsible for creating the first automated Graphic Reporting System for the travel industry and is considered the foremost industry expert on data consolidation and visualization. In addition to his role as Grasp’s President and CEO, Erik also manages Creative Computer Resources, a top-notch information technology firm. He serves on San Diego Business Travel Association board, and frequently contributes to articles for industry publications and blogs.
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About Grasp Technologies: Grasp Technologies provides data management, visualization, and payment solutions in the travel and entertainment industry.
Robert Kavner
President and Chief Executive Officer of On Command Corporation
Robert Kavner has served on our board of directors since March 2004 and lead independent director since March 2010. Since 1995, Mr. Kavner has been an independent venture capital investor focusing on investments in technology companies. From January 1996 through December 1998, Mr. Kavner served as president and chief executive officer of On Command Corporation, a provider of on-demand video systems for the hospitality industry. From 1984 to 1994, Mr. Kavner held several senior management positions at AT&T, a provider of telecommunications services, including senior vice president, chief financial officer and chief executive officer of Multimedia Products and Services Group and chairman of AT&T Venture Capital Group. Mr. Kavner also served as a member of AT&T’s executive committee. Mr. Kavner served on the board of directors of Earthlink, an internet service provider, from 2001 to 2008, and currently serves on the boards of directors of a number of privately-held companies. Prior to joining AT&T, Mr. Kavner was a partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Kavner received a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management from Adelphi University.
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About On Command Corporation: On Command Corporation provides in-room entertainment and information services to hotels, motels, and resorts.
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Tom Shannon
Founder, President & CEO of Bowlmor AMF
CEO Tom Shannon joined Gregg Greenberg of “The Street” to discuss millennials, expansion, and making bowling cool again. “It’s going to be an iconic ad campaign because it’s fresh, unique and legitimate,” said Shannon regarding Bowlmor AMF’s highly-anticipated new ad campaign featuring elite bowler Jason Belmonte.
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About Bowlmor AMF: Bowlmor AMF in bowling and entertainment in North America.
Brett Parker
Vice Chairman, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Bowlmor AMF
Brett Parker serves as a Vice Chairman, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at Bowlmor AMF.
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About Bowlero, Bowlmor AMF: Bowlmor AMF in bowling and entertainment in North America.
Jennifer Perri
Vice President, Univision Creator Network of Univision Communications
Jennifer Perri is Vice President of the Univision Creator Network. For the last two years, Jen has lead the charge in cross platform integration of influencers and brands within Univision. She’s been with UCN since 2015 and helped build an in-house multi-channel network that is now the No. 1 Hispanic focused MCN on YouTube in less than two years. Under Jen’s leadership, UCN has attracted and signed over 200 young and diverse digital talent and has fostered a real sense of community. UCN creators have been integrated across digital, linear and live events, and have expanded Univision’s content offering and have helped us to connect with Hispanic millennials. Prior to her role at Univision, Jen held strategy and development positions at Seventeen (Hearst and Awesomeness TV), Collective Digital Studios (now Studio 71) and co-founded BigFrame. Jen also was a producer and production manager on Current TV, which won the first Emmy award for Best Interactive Television Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards. She is a graduate of the University of San Francisco in Communication studies.
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About Univision Communications: Univision Communications is a media company that provides media-related services.
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Chris Beals
CEO and President of Weedmaps
Christopher Beals is the chief executive officer of Weedmaps. Prior to being CEO, he first serves as the company’s president and general counsel from 2015 until his appointment in March 2019.
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About Weedmaps, WM Technology: Weedmaps is the world’s first marijuana technology and media brand.
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Ori Birnbaum
Senior Vice President, Product and Technology, EE of Endeavor
Ori Birnbaum is the Senior Vice President, Product and Technology, and EE of Endeavor.
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About Endeavor, Fahlo, TV Time: ENDEAVOR is a global media company in the fields of sports, events, media and fashion.
Kary Brock
Vice President of Endeavor
Kary Brock, a 2018 Sports Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award winner, brings marketing experience across agency, media, brand and property roles. Currently, Brock oversees the account team for Anheuser-Busch within the Endeavor Global Marketing Group. One of Brock’s primary roles at Endeavor is managing the strategy for the entire US sports portfolio for AB – overseeing direction and activation across such properties as the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, golf, running, NASCAR, college sports, soccer, esports, surfing, UFC and other. Previously, she has overseen all marketing efforts for the IMG’s College division leading a group responsible for ideating, developing, positioning and pitching successful sponsorship and brand strategies for new partners.
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About Endeavor: ENDEAVOR is a global media company in the fields of sports, events, media and fashion.
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David Wurzer
Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Connecticut Innovations
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About Connecticut Innovations: Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries
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Karin Lawrence
Senior Vice President of Connecticut Innovations
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About Connecticut Innovations: Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries
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Lauren Carmody
Vice President of Marketing & Communications of Connecticut Innovations
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About Connecticut Innovations: Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries
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Lauren Carmody
Vice President of Marketing & Communications of Connecticut Innovations
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About Connecticut Innovations: Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries
Kjerstin Beatty
Senior Vice President, Multi-Platform Media Strategy of NBCUniversal
erstin Beatty joined NBC as Vice President of Media for the Entertainment division in October of 2012. In this role, she is responsible for paid media efforts that support promotion for all NBC programming. Prior to joining the network, Kjerstin was VP of Media for Showtime, where she played a key role in the launch of some of its most successful series, including “Homeland, “Weeds” and “Dexter.” Before her tenure at Showtime, Kjerstin worked on multiple accounts at the Manhattan offices of ad agencies Mediaedge and Mediavest. Kjerstin holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Penn.
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About NBCUniversal, NBCUniversal: NBCUniversal is an American multinational media conglomerate that is a subsidiary division of Comcast.
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Patricia Suh
Vice President, Corporate & Transactions of NBCUniversal
Patricia oversees legal activities at Comcast Ventures for new portfolio investments, advising business personnel on structuring transactions, drafting and negotiating investment agreements and coordinating legal due diligence efforts. She also advises Comcast Ventures personnel on matters relating to existing portfolio companies and works with the management of portfolio companies on legal issues. Patricia has worked in various legal roles at NBCUniversal since 2001, and also currently serves as Vice President, Corporate Transactions of NBCUniversal, responsible for acquisitions, divestitures, investments, joint ventures and other corporate transactions. Patricia also supervises the emerging technology lawyers that are part of the NBCUniversal corporate legal team. Prior to joining NBCUniversal, Patricia was an associate at Proskauer Rose LLP, where her practice included venture capital and other private equity transactions. Patricia graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Economics from The Wharton School and received her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law.
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About NBCUniversal: NBCUniversal is an American multinational media conglomerate that is a subsidiary division of Comcast.
Brian Norris
Senior Vice President, Audience Studio Sales, Ad Sales of NBCUniversal
Brian Norris is Senior Vice President, sales team responsible for NBCUnive advertising capabilities. Norris brings experience driving television revenue joining NBCUniversal, Brian served as advertising sales for DISH and Sling establishment of DISH Media Sales’ f held sales roles at Viacom and Lifeti udience Studio Sales, NBCUniversal and leads the sal’s suite of industry-leading, advanced almost 20 years of management and leadership in linear, addressable and digital media. Before Vice President of DISH Media Sales overseeing . Brian joined DISH in 2008 to assist in the agship office in New York. Earlier in his career he e Entertainment Services.
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About NBCUniversal: NBCUniversal is an American multinational media conglomerate that is a subsidiary division of Comcast.
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Vince Klaseus
President of Brand Development of NBCUniversal
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About NBCUniversal: NBCUniversal is an American multinational media conglomerate that is a subsidiary division of Comcast.
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Paul Telegdy
President, Alternative and Reality Group of NBCUniversal
Paul Telegdy was promoted to the newly created position of President, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment in June 2016. Previously, Telegdy was promoted to President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment, in 2011. Telegdy oversees NBC’s unscripted series and specials programming, including such major franchises as “The Voice,” “America’s Got Talent,” “American Ninja Warrior,” the “Golden Globe Awards,” “The New Celebrity Apprentice,” “The Wall,” “Little Big Shots,” “Hollywood Game Night,” “Running Wild with Bear Grylls,” “Better Late Than Never” and “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.” He also oversees the global philanthropic event “Red Nose Day.” Upcoming series include the recently announced “World of Dance,” executive produced by Jennifer Lopez, who sits on the judges panel with NE-YO and Derek Hough, with Jenna Dewan Tatum serving as host and mentor; “Common Sense,” executive produced by Stephen Lambert; and singing competition series “The Stream.” Before arriving at NBC and Universal Television Studios, Telegdy served as Executive Vice President, Sales, Content and Production, BBC Worldwide America from March 2008 until December 2008 while based in Los Angeles. At the BBC, he increased the business market value by 100-fold. He also drove new business models and development across the company, negotiated major distribution and production deals, and nurtured new relationships with platforms for BBC content and intellectual property. Earlier, Telegdy was Senior Vice President, BBC Productions Los Angeles, and BBC Worldwide America. During this time, he developed “Dancing with the Stars,” which has become one of the industry’s perennial top series hits. Telegdy graduated with honors from the University of London with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Korean and Japanese.
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About NBCUniversal: NBCUniversal is an American multinational media conglomerate that is a subsidiary division of Comcast.
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Michael Elkins
Vice President of Red Ventures
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About Red Ventures: A portfolio of influential brands, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships that help people make life’s most important decisions.
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Michael Rapino
President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation President and CEO, Michael Rapino, has led Live Nation since it separated from Clear Channel Communications in August 2005. During his tenure at Live Nation, Rapino oversaw the merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster in 2010 to form Live Nation Entertainment, now the leading concert promoter and live entertainment company in the world. He is also a Director at Sirius XM Holdings Inc, and has served as an Executive Producer on Live Nation Film projects, including A Star is Born and Believer. As Live Nation’s President and CEO, Rapino has led the company through a series of acquisitions and investments to grow the brand’s reach and capabilities. One of these investments was in C3 Presents, the promoter behind prominent music festivals like Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. Rapino has also supported a number of initiatives that help make live music and entertainment more available to people around the world, increasing Live Nation’s reach to more than 40 countries and nearly 100 million fans each year. Prior to Live Nation, Rapino began his career at Labatt’s Breweries of Canada where he spent ten years working in various marketing and entertainment roles. After leaving Labatt’s, Rapino co-founded Core Audience Entertainment, which was acquired by Clear Channel Communications in 1999. After the acquisition, Rapino served as the head of several divisions at Clear Channel Communications before becoming President and CEO of Live Nation in 2005. Rapino’s work has earned him recognition by several top publications, such as Forbes and Variety. In 2017, he was listed as one of Forbes’ Global Game Changers and one of Variety’s 500 Influential Business Leaders. He was named one of Los Angeles Business Journal’s 500 Most Influential People in Business in 2018. Billboard has recognized Rapino in their Power 100 list every year from 2012 to 2018, with him leading the rankings in 2018. Rapino is a Thunder Bay, Ontario native. He studied business at Lakehead University and graduated with a bachelor’s of administration in 1989. He currently resides in California with his wife and three children.
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About Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster: Live Nation Entertainment is the live entertainment and eCommerce company.
Bob Roux
President North American Music of Live Nation Entertainment
Bob Roux is the President of U.S. Concerts at Live Nation Entertainment. He was the Co-President of North America Concerts at Live Nation Entertainment, where he oversees all of the operations, bookings and venues in the western half of the United States, a position he has maintained since 2010. Prior to his appointment to Co-President of North America Concerts in November of 2010, Roux held the position of President for the Dallas / Houston / New Orleans Region for the company and also served on Live Nation Entertainment’s Board of Governors for North America. Bob has worked for the company and its predecessors since 1990.
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About Live Nation Entertainment, Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment is the live entertainment and eCommerce company.
Geof Wills
President, Comedy of Live Nation Entertainment
Geof Wills is the President of Live Nation Comedy and he and his team are lucky enough to work with many of the top comedians in the world.
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About Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment is the live entertainment and eCommerce company.
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David Zedeck
Executive Vice President, President of Global Talent and Artist Development of Live Nation Entertainment
David Zedeck has served as Live Nation Entertainment’s Executive Vice President and President of Global Talent and Artist Development since 2012. He oversees the company’s world-wide touring initiatives, focusing on acquiring talent on behalf of Live Nation Entertainment’s global business units and working with the company’s officers on global development. Previously, Zedeck worked at CAA for eight years, where he represented artists such as Justin Timberlake, Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, One Direction, Ciara, Il Divo and others. He has more than 25 years of experience as an agent. Zedeck graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University.
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About Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment is the live entertainment and eCommerce company.
Russell Wallach
President, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship of Live Nation Entertainment
He is the President for Live Nation Media & Sponsorship at Live Nation Entertainment.
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About Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment is the live entertainment and eCommerce company.
Russell Wallach
President, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship of Live Nation Entertainment
He is the President for Live Nation Media & Sponsorship at Live Nation Entertainment.
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About Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment is the live entertainment and eCommerce company.
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Blake Indursky
Senior Vice President of Operations & Executive Vice Chairman of LiveXLive
Blake brings 20 years experience in the music and technology industries, beginning his career at Sony Music Entertainment. As a department head at Sony, he developed and launched new e-commerce businesses including subscription services, merchandising, artist profit sharing programs and ticketing initiatives. He also focused on video-on-demand strategies and created ancillary revenue streams through strategic alliances with ISPs, wireless carriers and major consumer brands. Blake has negotiated global rights deals with the major music record companies, and developed and launched an advertising-based music service. In addition, he created a reorganization plan for MTV Networks in the mobile, subscription and live event businesses. On the artist side, he has been involved in the careers of Beyonce, Shakira, Jessica Simpson, and Pearl Jam among others. Blake was instrumental in negotiating the recent agreement for “Rock in Rio”, as well as the disposition of KOKO, a premier music venue in London. He has both his B.A. and J.D. and is admitted to both the New York and New Jersey state bars.
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About LiveXLive: LiveXLive is the world’s first premium live music streaming network.
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Michele Anthony
Executive Vice President of Universal Music Group
Michele Anthony is Executive Vice President of Universal Music Group. Among her responsibilities, Anthony oversees the U.S. Commercial Services Division that includes sales, live events, label merchandising, college marketing and fan and consumer engagement. In that role, she works with the company’s U.S. labels to maximize commercial and strategic opportunities to establish new revenue streams, form alliances with third parties, and create a variety of special projects. Additionally, Anthony is responsible for UMG’s global brand partnerships, the company’s Canadian operations and Universal Music Enterprises, the U.S. catalog division. She also oversees development of UMG’s film, television and theatrical projects alongside Universal Music Publishing Group Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson. Anthony has an unparalleled depth of experience on both the label and artist sides of the industry. She most recently founded 7H Entertainment, a consulting and management firm whose clients included Pearl Jam, Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne, Prince, Björk and Soundgarden. Prior to forming 7H in 2006, Anthony was President and Chief Operating Officer of the Sony Music Label Group U.S. where she oversaw the day-to-day management and operations of the company’s labels. Before Sony Music, Anthony was a partner in the entertainment law firm of Manatt, Phelps, Rothenberg & Phillips, where her clients included Guns N’ Roses, Alice In Chains, Ozzy Osbourne, Soundgarden, Rick Rubin, Sub Pop Records, The Sugarcubes and The Pixies. Anthony also chairs the Global Poverty Project (GPP) – Global Citizen Tickets Initiative, a campaign whereby major artists donate concert tickets that are earned when users take specified actions to end global poverty. She also is an advisor for GPP’s Annual Central Park Global Citizen Festival.
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About Universal Music Group: Universal Music Group offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide.
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Boyd Muir
EVP , Chief Financial Officer & President of Operations of Universal Music Group
Boyd Muir is the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & President of Operations at Universal Music Group.
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About Universal Music Group, VNYL: Universal Music Group offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide.
Tina Bright
Vice President, Talent Acquisition of Universal Music Group
Tina Bright is the recruiting operations program manager for Universal Music Group (UMG), where she leads and supports program initiatives and improvement efforts within talent management, including but not limited to: global ATS implementation and system refinement, recruitment process improvement (recruiters and hiring managers), recruitment policies, behavioral-based training, IT assessment, and branding implementation, onboarding improvement, etc. These efforts support the company’s goals and objectives to ensure UMG recruits and retains top talent across business entities.
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Jason Feinberg
Senior Vice President, Marketing of Universal Music Group
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Cora Creed
Vice President – Business Transformation of Universal Music Group
Cora is a driven senior digital media executive with almost 20 years of experience and expertise in business transformation in the digital space with an emphasis on operations and digital distribution, having worked with some of the worlds leading music brands including Napster, Sony and EMI during her career. She is currently Vice President – Process Innovation and Advanced Operations – with Universal Music Group.
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Keith Weaver
Executive Vice President, Global Policy and External Affairs of Sony Pictures Entertainment
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About Sony Pictures Entertainment: Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
Paul Martin
Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer of Sony Pictures Entertainment
Paul Martin is Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer – People & Organization for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). In his role, Martin is tasked with managing the company’s innovative human resource programs designed to create an effective and highly involved workplace culture which aims to attract, cultivate and develop top talent. Additionally, as SPE’s Chief Diversity Officer, Martin is charged with designing and implementing corporate strategies that takes diversity beyond its traditional boundaries to create a corporate culture which embraces differences in thought, ethnicities, life-styles, backgrounds and experiences. This rich perspective is a critical source of innovation, creativity and insight, and is an important cornerstone to SPE’s roadmap for success. Under Martin’s leadership, 12 Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) were created and currently thrive at the studio. Today, more than 1400 global employees come together on a regular basis to share common interest, foster professional development and develop ideas which link to SPE’s overall business strategies. In addition to corporate initiatives, Martin is also tasked with helping SPE maximize diversity opportunities both in front of and behind the camera. He has helped create several programs throughout the studio which has had a measurable impact on SPE’s content and resulted in placements of emerging diverse writers and directors in many episodic Television series. Some of Martin’s recent honors include Sony Corporation’s HR Compass Award, the 2014 Multicultural Leadership Award for excellence in the field given to him by the California Diversity Council, an affiliate of the National Diversity Council. Martin has also been recognized by Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the top diversity executives in the country. He currently sits on the boards of several non-profits geared towards young people in underserviced communities and providing guidance around education, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Prior to joining SPE, Martin was Vice President, Worldwide Recruitment for Warner Bros. Entertainment. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School.
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About Sony Pictures Entertainment: Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
Paul Joffe
Vice President and General Manager, Games of Sony Pictures Entertainment
I’ve spent my career at the intersection of technology, design, storytelling and interactivity. I love working with both start-ups and media companies to build and re-imagine brands across new platforms while expanding their universe and making a business impact. In collaboration with great talent and ideas, the products and services I’ve launched have generated users in the tens of millions and revenue in the hundreds of millions. Delivery of social mobile games and apps that engage and inspire users is my current focus; assuring delivery across the product life-cycle, scaling growth by leveraging analytics for live operations and running products as a business with strong customer retention and lifetime value. I’ve worked at some of the largest companies in the world, as well as a start-up entrepreneur and co-founder, building teams and relationships with developers, platform holders and monetization partners. Most of all I embrace taking ownership in driving businesses to success.
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About Kid Awesome, Sony Pictures Entertainment: Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
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Mark Caplan
Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Products of Sony Pictures Entertainment
Seasoned executive with over 20 years experience in the global licensing business. Oversees Global licensing activities for Sony Pictures Entertainment. To include: Ghostbusters, Smurfs, Hotel Transylvania, and many others. Mark has been involved with licensing for some of the most recognized properties in film and television. Theatrical properties such as Ghostbusters, The Smurfs, Pixels, Goosebumps, Hotel Transylvania, Spider-man the Movie, Men in Black, as well as many television properties, including Breaking Bad, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.
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About Cosmic Forces, Sony Pictures Entertainment: Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
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Andy Schlei
Senior Vice President, Information Technology of Sony Pictures Entertainment
Andy Schlei is a Chief Information Officer at Sony Pictures Entertainment.
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About Sony Pictures Entertainment: Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
Robert Maxwell
Vice President, Worldwide IT of Sony Pictures Entertainment
Robert has spent more than two decades and less than four decades in Information Technology. He currently manages the system portfolio of the Sony Pictures Television Networks group which distributes content to the 2 billion viewers of Sony Branded content across the globe. He has been involved in the architecture and commercialization of turnkey products, as well as the management of Corporate application suites which perform highly specialized business functions. In years of project work, Rob has found a continuing theme of data management as a critical success criteria in the delivery of value.
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About Sony Pictures Entertainment: Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
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Lisa Finkel Broock
Vice President, Corporate Communications of Sony Pictures Entertainment
Lisa Finkel Broock has over 15 years of experience in corporate and crisis communications, broadcast, print and digital content creation, entertainment and political strategy. She is the vice president of communications at [Beepi](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/beepi#/entity), a national marketplace to buy and sell cars online. Previously, she served SutherlandGold Group holding a leadership role in the same capacity as at Beepi. Prior to joining SutherlandGold Group, Broock worked at Us Weekly as managing editor. She was previously a segment producer and director of media relations at ABC News. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from McGill University.
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About Sony Pictures Entertainment: Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
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Aditya Tahilramani
Vice President of Information Technology & IT Director of Sony Pictures Entertainment
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Steve Mosko
President of Sony Pictures Television of Sony Pictures Entertainment
As president, Sony Pictures Television (SPT), Steve Mosko oversees all television operations for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) worldwide. An SPE executive for more than two decades, Mosko leads the largest independent television studio, a company that ranks as a leader in the production and distribution of programming around the world, encompassing an extraordinary span of genres, time periods and television venues. As president, Mosko also oversees pay cable, video-on-demand, pay per view, digital networks and advertiser sales. Additionally, Mosko directs the studio’s international networks with 126 channel feeds available in more than 168 countries, reaching more than 980 million cumulative households worldwide; Crackle.com, SPE’s premium video website; GSN, cable’s game show network; and ITN Networks, Inc., a national media sales company. He oversees SPT’s 18 wholly-owned or joint venture production companies in 12 countries outside the U.S. and the studio’s offices in 31 countries. Some of the programs currently in production at the studio include the original network primetime series “The Blacklist,” “Night Shift” and “Marry Me” for NBC; “The Goldbergs” for ABC; and “Battle Creek,” “The McCarthys,” and “Unforgettable” for CBS. The studio also produces a prolific roster of primetime cable series including dramas “Masters of Sex” for Showtime, “Justified” for FX, “Franklin and Bash” for TNT, “Helix” for SyFy and “Outlander” for Starz; comedy “Your Family or Mine” for TBS. From “Metastasis” in Latin America to a Russian version of “Married…with Children,” SPT is a leader in local language production around the world. Additionally, the studio produces critically-acclaimed, highly-rated motion-pictures-for-television including the blockbuster Emmy Award-winner “Broken Trail” for AMC and ratings record-breaker “Hatfields & McCoys” for History Channel, among many others. SPT also creates original series for digital distribution. Under Mosko’s direction, SPT programming has been awarded the industry’s top honors including the Emmy for Best Drama Series in 2013 and 2014 for its phenomenal hit series “Breaking Bad.” The studio has also been acknowledged with Primetime and Daytime Emmys, Golden Globe Awards, WGA awards, Peabody awards, GLAAD awards, AFI awards, Prism awards, Banff International Rockies and Ace Eddie awards, among others, during his tenure. With Mosko at the helm, the company also produces first-run syndicated programs such as syndication’s longtime #1 and #2-rated game shows “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!,” and the #1 and #2 network daytime serials “The Young and the Restless” and “Days of Our Lives.” The studio, with Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions, produces and distributes the Emmy-winning syndicated program, “The Dr. Oz Show.” This past fall, SPT debuted its latest syndicated offering, “The Queen Latifah Show.” Mosko’s division also directs the sales of all feature films produced by SPE across multiple platforms including advertiser-supported broadcast and cable networks and pay cable, as well as sales of the SPT library of more than 150,000 episodes of over 500 series and nearly 4,000 motion pictures. Further, Mosko oversees advertiser sales for SPT, one of the premier national advertiser sales entities, which handles the commercial inventory for the studio’s first-run and off-network syndicated series as well as in all of SPE’s digital businesses in the United States. Mosko joined SPE in 1992 as vice president of the western region for Columbia TriStar Television Distribution, the syndication and cable network production and distribution organization that was a predecessor to SPT. For that entity, he held several senior management positions, including executive vice president, sales, before being named president in 2000. In this role, Mosko built on the studio’s syndication business, overseeing first-run and off-network program sales in more than 200 markets and supervising efforts of regional offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas. From 1988-1991, Mosko was vice president and station manager of Philadelphia’s WPHL-TV. There, he managed the station’s day-to-day operations and was involved in long-term strategic planning. Previously, from 1983-87, he was general sales manager for that city’s WTAF-TV. Additionally, for four years, Mosko served at NBC affiliate WMAR-TV in Baltimore, his hometown, first as an account executive and then as local sales manager. Mosko was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in 2005. Under his leadership, SPT was honored with the Special Recognition Award at the 2004 Sony Corporation Global Top Meeting in Tokyo, in recognition of the group’s outstanding fiscal achievements, including record revenues and earnings. Previously, his considerable work for the studio garnered him the distinction in 2001 of being chosen by Electronic Media magazine (now TelevisionWeek) as one of the television industry’s annual “12 to Watch” most impactful executives. In 2003, he was named to Entertainment Weekly’s 14th Annual Power List, ranking #39 among entertainment industry executives. Mosko is a member of the executive committee for the Los Angeles Board of Governors of Paley Museum, the Emeritus Board of the Southern California Junior Achievement, the board of directors for the Ad Council, the board of directors of the Game Show Network, the executive board of UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and the executive committee of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Formerly, he was the Chairman of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, and on the board of Viewpoint School. In 2000, he was chairman of the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE). While working in Philadelphia, he was president of the Philadelphia Ad Club, on the board of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and a member of the Philadelphia Police Department’s Drug Advisory Council. A native of Baltimore, Mosko graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications. In 1995 his alma mater recognized his accomplishments with their Presidential Achievement Award. In 2011 Mosko was awarded an honorary doctorate by Chapman University.
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Keith Le Goy
President, International Distribution of Sony Pictures Entertainment
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Jake Zim
Senior Vice President Virtual Reality of Sony Pictures Entertainment
As Senior VP, Virtual Reality at Sony Pictures, Jake Zim is tasked with building a slate of narrative virtual reality (VR)content for the studio’s motion picture group, working closely with a team of professionals from across Sony Pictures who are dedicated to the production and distribution of VR. Jake has overseen multiple VR initiatives for the studio, including Ghostbusters: Dimension, the fully immersive VR experience at Madame Tussauds New York created in collaboration between Sony Pictures and The Void. In September 2016, Sony Pictures announced a partnership with Reality One to develop, produce, and finance a slate of virtual reality content.
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Jason Bergsman
Executive Vice President of The Chernin Group
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Sam Toles
Senior Vice President, Digital & New Platforms of MGM Studios
As Senior Vice President of Digital & New Platforms at Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer, Sam Toles leads efforts around digital native and short form content development and distribution leveraging existing MGM IP and creating new IP. He works closely with theatrical, scripted, unscripted and distribution teams, to create a variety of new programming for emerging digital platforms. Toles’ first project, the previously announced and much anticipated premium mid form digital series, Stargate Origins, follows fan-favorite character, Catherine Langford and as she explores a brand new chapter in her early history surrounding the extraordinary portal. Stargate Origins will premiere in 2018. Toles joined MGM from Vimeo where he served as Senior Vice President, General Manager of the company’s Entertainment Group. Toles directed all aspects of programing for the global video sharing platform, with a reach to over 250 million unique viewers each month. A 20-year veteran of the entertainment industry, Toles’ career began in theatrical marketing at New Line Cinema and Warner Brothers, followed by home entertainment marketing roles at Paramount Pictures and Rhino. He then joined Fremantle Media as Vice President of Business Development. Toles also served as Vice President of Content Strategy for Gaiam, where he built the foundation and content strategy for the company’s widely distributed digital SVOD service, Gaiam TV. Toles received a Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
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Jim Wilburn
Founder & President & CEO of Winnercomm
Jim Wilburn is the Founder and President of Winnercomm, as well as the General Manger and visionary behind Major League Fishing. After graduating from the University of Tulsa with a B.S. in communications, Jim became the top advertising sales performer for ABC affiliate KTUL. In 1981, Jim left KTUL and co-founded Winner Communications as a syndicator of American Quarter Horse racing telecasts. Twenty years later Winner Communications had become Winnercomm and produced almost 50 percent of the ESPN Outdoors program block as well as 25 award-winning one-hour SportsCentury programs. Winning 13 Emmy Awards and 2 Eclipse Awards, Winnercomm produced over 500 hours of programming annually for ESPN and 13 other networks. During this time, Jim also served on ESPN Outdoors senior staff. In 2004, Winnercomm acquired the camera platforms Skycam and in 2006 Cablecam; cable-controlled camera systems used extensively on NCAA Football, Monday Night Football and Super Bowl coverage. The acquisitions of Skycam and Cablecam furthered Winnercomm’s reach into live sports coverage. In 2006, Parallel Partners & Harbert Management acquired Winnercomm. In 2009 Parallel and Harbert sold Winnercomm to Outdoor Channel Holdings. Jim has worked tirelessly in creating the hottest property in professional fishing, Major League Fishing. Major League Fishing brings real time scoring to the sport for the first time and boasts 24 anglers who have made almost $50 million dollars fishing. Major League Fishing is a huge success both in viewership and sponsorship revenues. Jim has been inducted into the University of Tulsa Business Hall of Fame, as well as their Distinguished Alumni Association. Jim has served on the board for Holland Hall Preparatory School for five years and currently serves on the University Of Tulsa Board Of Trustees for the past nine years.
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About Major League Fishing, Winnercomm: Winnercomm is in the emotion transportation business. We move people to watch, to engage, to join, to purchase.
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Thanda Belker
Senior Vice President, Global Distribution of pocket.watch
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Dan Rouen
President & Founder of Tickets For Less
Dan Rouen is the founder and president. He started Tickets For Less in 2004 as a side business and has grown it into Kansas City’s largest and highest rated ticket seller. Dan is known in the industry for his commitment to quality service and loyalty to his customers. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Friends University and a master’s degree in business administration from Baker University. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 15 years and his 2 children.
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About Tickets For Less: Tickets For Less is a company selling concert and sporting event tickets nationwide.
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Jason Durbin
Vice President of Ticket Operations of Tickets For Less
Jason oversees day to day operations to support the growth of Tickets For Less. He focuses on strategic planning and goal setting, and directing the operations of the company in support of its goals. Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and sports management from Benedictine College. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer and other outdoor activities and spending time with his new baby girl.
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Bruce Flohr
Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Vice President of Red Light Management
Throughout his 20 years in the music business, Bruce Flohr has continuously evolved. After running the nationally recognized college radio station KCPR, Bruce joined RCA records as head of Alternative Promotion where he guided the careers of the Stone Roses, The Charlatans, Love and Rockets, and the Cowboy junkies to name a few. He then moved into a dual A&R/Marketing position at RCA and signed Dave Matthews Band, Foo Fighters, and several others. In 2002 he joined Dave Matthews Band and Coran Capshaw at Red Light Management and ATO records. Bruce serves as an A&R resource for both ATO and RLM clients, as well as handling management duties for artists such as OAR, Switchfoot, Parachute, Allen Stone and others. Bruce is also a founding partner in music media company, GreenLight, which he started with Capshaw. GreenLight works with brands such as AMEX, Gillette, and Hyundai to build exclusive music driven campaigns. Bruce’s previous speaking engagements include Red Bull, Under Armour, RCA records, Midem, SXSW, MuseExpo, Birchbox and the Grammy Foundation among others. Lastly, Bruce works closely with many new technology companies such as Group Me, Will Call, Ear Bits, and others to help them establish traction within the music space.
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About Red Light Management: Red Light Management is a multi-faceted, privately owned artist management company, founded in Charlottesville, VA in 1990.
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Tom Turner
Senior Vice President of Rogers Communications
Tom is the Senior Vice President, Medium Business and has been with the Rogers Group of Companies for over 20 years, holding various executive positions in Rogers Communications Inc., Rogers Cable and Rogers Wireless. In his time with Rogers, he has had the privilege of supporting Finance, and Marketing in addition to Sales. Prior to assuming his current role, Tom served as VP of Sales for Rogers Business Solutions, a division of Rogers Communications, that provided premium Internet, data networking, voice, data centre and cloud services to a wide range of enterprise, government and wholesale customers. Tom has held positions as VP Sales Planning & Operations, VP/GM High Speed Internet and VP Convergence, reporting directly to Ted Rogers. Tom’s significant contributions have been leading Rogers High Speed Internet business, launching Canada’s first Digital PCS and prepaid services and managing Rogers’ largest distribution channels and regions. Tom has a Bachelor of Arts, Political Science from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law.
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Paul Buccieri
President of A+E Networks
Paul Buccieri is president and chairman of A+E Networks Group. He joined A+E Networks as president of A&E and HISTORY in 2015 and became president of A+E Studios and A+E Networks Portfolio Group in 2016. Buccieri is responsible for the company’s brand portfolio, which includes the A&E®, Lifetime®, The HISTORY® Channel, LMN™, FYI™, and Vice TV networks. Buccieri holds extensive experience in both scripted and non-scripted programming across a wide range of genres. He is a leader in worldwide production, distribution, and syndication, as well as implementing innovative business models. Collaborating with top executives and producers, Paul has extensive experience turning ideas into hit TV shows, including American Pickers, Curse of Oak Island, Forged in Fire, Vikings, 60 Days In, and others. Additionally, Buccieri serves as director of the board for the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and holds committee and board positions for organizations including the Lincoln Center Leadership Committee, the Lincoln Center Media and Entertainment Council, NCTA, The Paley Center for Media, and the NAACP Industry Board of Advisors. Previously, Buccieri held executive leadership roles at ITV Studios U.S. Group and ITV Studios Global Entertainment, Fox Twentieth Television, and Endemol USA. Buccieri enjoys training for triathlons, and competed in the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. He has also facilitated food drives for communities in Connecticut in partnership with Feeding America and Caleb and Calder Sloan’s Awesome Foundation.
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Abhay Jain
Vice President, Strategy and Business Development of A+E Networks
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David Granville-Smith
Executive Vice President And Chief Financial Officer of A+E Networks
David “Digger” Granville-Smith is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of A+E Networks. Granville-Smith joined A+E Networks as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in July 2014. In December 2016, he was named to his current position. Granville-Smith leads all key financial functions across A+E Networks, including A&E®, History®, Lifetime®, LMN®, FYI™, H2®, Crime & Investigation Network®, History en Español™, Military HISTORY®, LRW®, A+E Studios™, A&E Indie Films®, A+E Networks International®, A+E Networks Digital® and A+E Networks Consumer Products™. In addition, Granville-Smith oversees the Production, Operations, Engineering and Information Technology departments and is responsible for the Corporate Development, Strategy, Investments and Ventures Group. He provides strategic and operational leadership across all of the divisions of the company, including the Brand Portfolio Group, Ad Sales, Distribution, Digital and International, in order to drive the company’s overall growth and value creation. Granville-Smith serves on the boards of A+E Networks Latin America and VICELAND. Prior to joining A+E Networks, Granville-Smith worked at J.P. Morgan and Bear Stearns, which was acquired by J.P. Morgan, for 23 years. Prior to that, he worked at Smith Barney in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group. At J.P. Morgan, he was a Managing Director and Head of the Media Group in the Investment Banking Division. Throughout his career in banking, Granville-Smith worked on a number of significant strategic and financing transactions for diversified media, cable network, cable distribution and telecommunications companies. Granville-Smith is a trustee of the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York. He also serves on the President’s Advisory Council for the College of Brown University. Granville-Smith received an A.B. degree from Brown University. He resides in Manhattan with his wife and two children.
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Sean Cohan
President, International & Digital Media of A+E Networks
Sean Cohan is President, International and Digital Media, A+E Networks. Cohan oversees a global portfolio comprised of A+E Networks’ rapid growth and transformation units and is a member of the A+E executive and senior leadership team. Cohan has been named a Digital All Star by Broadcast & Cable, ranked in the Top Ten of CableFax’s Most Influential Minorities in Cable, and was called one of the Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine. He has also been recognized as CableFax 100, Digital TV Europe’s Euro 50, and both a NAMIC Next Generation Leader and Luminary, and was honored with Broadcasting and Cable’s 2016 Diversity Leadership Award. As head of A+E Networks’ International Division, Cohan oversees the company’s brands, services, and content outside the U.S. He manages staff and teams across 20+ cities. The Division’s activities include branded channels, content sales, production and digital media distribution. A+E Networks operates 77 different branded channels abroad and distributes a 16,000-hour library across more than 200 territories in 42 languages on a range of platforms. Under Cohan’s direction, A+E Networks has completed its global footprint; launched 58 international channels including the global rollouts of Lifetime, A&E, and Crime+Investigation; established new businesses in India, SE Asia, France, German-speaking Europe, Scandinavia, Benelux, Eastern Europe, Turkey, and Russia; and achieved a #1, 2, or 3 ranking in relevant category in virtually every market. Recently, Cohan oversaw the launch of a new business and History and Lifetime to twenty million households in Korea. Cohan also oversaw the rollout of a company’s first free-to-air (FTA) channel, BLAZE, in the UK to over twenty five million households. Cohan has also built a top factual content sales organization, driven significant co-productions and acclaimed local versions of A+E shows. He also launched the largest global made-for-television movie distribution unit and a successful boutique drama distribution effort, with critically and popularly acclaimed events such as Roots, Unreal, Six, and Knightfall. As head of Digital Media, Cohan oversees all strategic, operational, editorial, social and digital distribution both in the United States and around the world. The division’s scope includes content production, apps, websites, social media, and licensing. His team is responsible for managing popular websites History.com and Biography.com which reach over thirty million visitors monthly; robust TV apps for Lifetime, A&E, and History; successful History Vault™ and Lifetime Movie Club™ direct-to-consumer offerings; strategic partnerships with A+E Networks’ SVOD, AVOD, and DTO partners; and digital extensions like the Webby-nominated This Day in History on Amazon Alexa. In 2016, A+E Networks announced the launch of 45th & Dean, a multi-platform video storytelling hub which reports into Cohan. It is focused on creating original, digital-first video content supporting brands, shows, and partners. It has produced two of the top three most viewed shows for Snapchat and FB Watch platforms, dramatic growth in YouTube impressions, and significant social engagement gains. Cohan was formerly Executive Vice President, International; Senior Vice President, International; Vice President, International Business Development & Digital Media; and Director, International Business Development for A+E Networks. Previously, he held positions at Primedia, Morgan Stanley, NBC and A.T. Kearney. Cohan is a member of Boards of BANFF Media Festival (Director), The Opportunity Network (Treasurer), The Parrish Art Museum (Trustee), and 2btube (Director). A graduate of Harvard University, he also holds an MBA from Stanford University. Cohan lives in downtown New York, with his wife Jennifer, and daughter Makenna.
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Mark Garner
Executive Vice President, Content Licensing and Business Development of A+E Networks
Mark Garne serves as executive vice president of content sales, licensing, and business development at A+E Networks.
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Ross Habif
Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy of A+E Networks
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Amy Baker
Executive Vice President of A+E Networks
Amy Baker and her team are responsible for harnessing the power, influence and audience of A+E Networks’ brands, platforms and talent to help marketers drive awareness, sales, brand loyalty, customer acquisition and retention. Prior to this position, Baker was EVP, Ad Sales for Lifetime, LMN and fyi. She first joined A+E Networks as SVP, Ad Sales for HISTORY in 2005. Prior to A+E Networks, Baker was SVP of Discovery Solutions and Branded Entertainment at Discovery Communications where she provided advertising clients with comprehensive solutions to reach their business objectives across Discovery’s family of assets. Amy holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and is based in New York City.
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Jason DeMarco
Vice President, Programmatic & Audience Solutions of A+E Networks
Jason DeMarco joined A+E Networks in July 2012 to establish a programmatic monetization strategy. During his tenure, A+E Networks has been a market leader in adopting new technology and creating partnerships that bring the best in content, data and systems to market. Jason continues to focus on automation across all platforms and data enabled monetization.
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Austin Ayers
President & CEO of Butler Dispatch
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Zeeshan Zaidi
Senior Vice President & General Manager of Artist Services of Ticketmaster
Zeeshan Zaidi is General Manager of Artist Services at Ticketmaster, a division of Live Nation Entertainment. His group works with artists, managers, agents, promoters and labels to help make tours more successful through leveraging Ticketmaster’s marketing reach, data insights, and commerce opportunities. Before joining Ticketmaster, Zaidi spent several years in the startup world in various capacities. He was CEO/co-founder of Host Committee, Inc., a social media and events startup. He also served as COO and Head of Global of LimeWire, the world’s largest file-sharing network, and COO of Selectable Media (formerly Nabbr), a video advertising network. He previously spent seven years in the recorded music industry at Sony BMG in numerous roles, including VP, Digital for RCA and Sr. Director, Marketing for Arista Records. There, he developed the careers of superstar artists such as Avril Lavigne, OutKast, Usher and Dido.
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Chris Smith
Vice President, Data Science of Ticketmaster
Chris is a hands on technical manager with extensive experience working on highly scalable systems and big data.
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Jared Smith
President of Ticketmaster
Mr. Jared Smith has been President of North America Operations at Ticketmaster Entertainment, LLC since May 2013. Mr. Smith is responsible for Ticketmaster’s support, sales, distribution and marketing operations that service more than 10,000 key client accounts in North America and adds strategic oversight of the product development teams for the Ticketmaster Entertainment’s world-leading business-to-business ticketing software platforms. He served as Chief Operating Officer of Ticketmaster Entertainment, LLC. He revolutionized the Ticketmaster Entertainment’s approach to client engagement and transformed the client-facing sales and support organization. He also led the team to focus on data-driven products and services and technology-driven marketing tools. Prior to joining Ticketmaster in 2003, he oversaw the administration, sales and marketing departments of the Columbus Civic Center in Columbus, Georgia, and served as the Executive Director of the Quad Cities Sports Commission in Moline, Illinois.
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Chris Albrecht
President, CEO of Starz Entertainment
Chris Albrecht changed the television landscape when he was CEO at HBO, transforming the company from a movie-focused cable TV service into a worldwide leader in original programming and creating such hit series as “Sex and the City,” “The Sopranos,” and “Six Feet Under.” This summer — just after Albrecht reupped as CEO of Starz, which he joined in January 2010 — the company was bought by Lionsgate in a deal that creates a vertically integrated global content platform with one of the largest independent television businesses in the world, a 16,000-title film and television library and a premium pay network serving nearly 25 million subscribers.Previously, Albrecht worked at International Creative Management where he signed and represented comedians including Whoopi Goldberg, Eddie Murphy and Billy Crystal; he also co-founded Comic Relief, which in 20 years raised more than $50 million to benefit the homeless.
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Vasyl Malchyk
Senior Vice President Legal Director of SoftServe
Vasyl is responsible for all legal and contractual risks at SoftServe. An expert in contract negotiation, regulatory and legal risk compliance, and litigation, he joined SoftServe in 2002 and holds a Law degree from Lviv National Ivan Franko University and Computer Science Degree from Lviv National Polytechnic University.
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Andrew Warden
Senior Vice President and Global Marketing of SoftServe
Andrew is a seasoned, omni-channel marketing executive with a track record in building global marketing strategies and functions from the ground up. Prior to SoftServe, Andrew led teams to drive digital transformation at Cisco, Proffer, GfK, and Drexel University. While at Cisco, he served at board level and led the Emerging Markets Services marketing organization, contributing to the 30% CAGR that fueled business growth to more than $750M annually. Additionally, Andrew drove the development of the company’s first mobile sales enablement platform, putting marketing collateral and sales support in the hands of sellers as far back as 2009. Andrew holds a master of science from the London School of Economics and a bachelor of arts from Drexel University.
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Harry Propper
Executive Vice President Client Success of SoftServe
Seasoned leader with over 25 years of success in software and systems deals and in developing productive teams. Certified Project Manager (PMP) and Application Specialist with strong business process improvement and problem-solving skills. Experienced in automation including system design and software development. Off-shore experience.
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Steven Lowry
Executive Vice President and Client Success of SoftServe
Steve provides leadership in our delivery organizations and go-to-market teams to create a premium experience for our clients. He is responsible for growing our North American business as well as key industry verticals, including: Healthcare, Financial Services, Insurance, and Media. Steve is passionate about innovation, design thinking, and leveraging new technologies to address client needs. Prior to joining SoftServe, Steve served as SVP and head of the Insurance Business Unit for Virtusa Corporation, a global consulting and technology firm. Steve has held leadership roles within the Healthcare and Insurance practices for Price Waterhouse, KPMG, and BearingPoint. He has worked with companies of all sizes as a consultant, trusted advisor, and IT and business leader. He holds a BS in Business Administration from Bucknell University.
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Roger Mincheff
Founder & President & Chief Content Officer of Big Boots
Roger Mincheff is the Senior Vice President of Branded Entertainment for Digital Content at Fox Filmed Entertainment, a division of News Corporation.Roger joined Fox after serving as CEO of Spacedog Media, a full-service digital marketing agency he founded in 1998. Under his guidance, Spacedog utilized new media to develop engaging brand experiences across Internet, mobile, digital signage, print and event platforms. The company developed entertainment content opportunities for major brands including Qantas Airways, Carls’ Jr., Hardees, Mazda, Harley-Davidson, Universal Music, HBO, Boost Mobile, McDonalds, and others.
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Theresa Vu
Senior Vice President Of Engineering of Xandr
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Eric Hoffert
Senior Vice President Video Technology of Xandr
Eric Hoffert has more than twenty five years of experience leading product and technology development in digital media, software-as-a-service, mobile services, and cloud computing. His background includes key roles at Spotify, Apple Inc., AT&T Bell Labs, and a number of new ventures. At Spotify, Eric was a Software Architect for a new product initiative. Eric has served as the Chairman of Versatility Software Inc., a digital media consultancy with clients including The Walt Disney Company, SONY, Scripps Network, Stanford University, Carnegie-Mellon, Corbis, and others. Eric previously was the CTO of Thwapr, a platform enabling brands to mobilize and monetize video content, extending distribution reach while delivering a high quality user experience independent of device, OS, browser, carrier, or bandwidth. Hybrid transcoding, adaptive rendering, and video SMS are combined in a cloud platform compatible with 300+ mobile devices. The solution has been used by the National Football League, National Hockey League, two of the largest music festivals in the US (Vans Warped & Rockstar Mayhem), Photobucket, etc. with coverage in the New York Times, TechCrunch, Mashable, VentureBeat, StreamingMedia, ESPN, Billboard, etc. He co-founded ShareMethods, a document sharing and collaboration service with clients including CBS Interactive, Broadcom, Synopsys, HID, Airspan Networks, etc.; it is integrated with salesforce.com, EchoSign, and Oracle and has users in 40 countries. Previously, he was Chairman and CTO for Magnifi, a digital asset management platform deployed by Coca-Cola and P&G, where he received the Computerworld Honors Award. Prior to Magnifi, Eric managed Apple’s Multimedia Communications Group, where he co-founded the QuickTime software project and led development of the first real-time software video compression algorithm which has been downloaded more than a billion times. He was also a project leader for QuickTime Conferencing, a video conferencing Internet and telecom platform for Apple that included alliances with AT&T, IBM, Cisco, and NTT. While at Apple, Eric received the CEO Technical Award for the development of QuickTime software. Prior to Apple, Eric was a research scientist at AT&T Bell Labs where he was co-founder of a venture that developed a parallel graphics supercomputer called the AT&T Pixel Machine used by NASA, CalTech, and R/Greenberg. He also worked as a programmer at Broadway Video, a leading video production house in New York City where he created visual effects for music videos showcased on MTV and in the Museum of Modern Art. Eric holds 23 US patents; has authored and co-authored papers for the ACM and IEEE; and has lectured widely around the world. Eric has been quoted in the press and his work covered in the media including the New York Times, TechCrunch, Mashable, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Financial Times, CIO, InfoWorld, eWeek, RedHerring, Who’s Who in America 2007, etc. He serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Digital Asset Management. For fun, Eric has played as the lead guitarist and songwriter for the Speedies, a NYC power pop band whose music has been licensed by Hewlett Packard (for a Global TV Advertising Campaign for digital photography with 500 million impressions) and NBC Universal, with digital albums available in Spotify and Apple iTunes. Eric also produced the Beastie Boys’ early hard core tracks on Capitol Records. When time permits, Eric works on research for large-scale renewable energy technologies that can deliver terawatts of clean power on a global basis.
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Dave Osborn
Senior Vice President of Xandr
Dave oversees the teams responsible for AppNexus’ engagement with its strategic enterprise clients. Previously, Dave established the AppNexus business and operations in Australia and New Zealand. With nearly 20 years of digital media and advertising experience, Dave has held executive product management and global client leadership roles at AppNexus and The Nielsen Company. During his tenure at Nielsen, he oversaw a diverse $120 million global product portfolio, including the product integration with Facebook that led to the launch of Nielsen’s Online Campaign Ratings business. Dave joined AppNexus in 2011 to open the company’s first office on the West Coast in Seattle, Washington, where he established the team responsible for managing AppNexus’ strategic partnership with Microsoft. He lives with his wife and three children in Seattle.
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Andy Barnet
Vice President, Western Regional Advertising Sales of Xandr
Andy Barnet serves as vice president of West Coast sales at Xandr.
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Scott Mills
Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer of Viacom
Scott M. Mills is Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA). In this role, Mr. Mills is responsible for Human Resources, Media Technology Services, Real Estate, Programming Acquisitions, Facilities and Security. Previously, Mr. Mills served as President and Chief Operating Officer for BET Networks. In this capacity, Mr. Mills led its business functions, including sales, finance, legal and business affairs, human resources, digital, research, strategic planning, business development, and administration. As COO, he also led the launch of BET’s CENTRIC channel. Prior to that, Mr. Mills was Chief Financial Officer and President of Digital Media. As CFO, Mr. Mills was responsible for the company’s finance functions, including accounting, reporting, financial planning, tax, treasury and controls, as well as corporate research, strategic planning and business development. As President of Digital Media, Mr. Mills launched BET Mobile and BET’s digital video distribution operations. Before becoming CFO, Mr. Mills was Executive Vice President and COO of BET Interactive, where he oversaw the launch of BET.COM and led the property to become a leading online destination for African Americans. Prior to joining BET as Senior Vice President of Business Development in 1997, Mr. Mills worked in investment banking and served as Deputy Treasurer of the City of Philadelphia. A native of New York, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Thomas Dooley
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer of Viacom
Thomas E. Dooley is the Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer of [Viacom](/organization/viacom). He has served as the Sr. Exec. VP since September 5, 2006, the Chief Financial Officer since January 1, 2007 and joined Viacom’s Board as of January 1, 2006 Prior to joining Viacom, he was Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DND Capital Partners, L.L.C., a private equity firm specializing in media and telecommunications investments that he co-founded with Mr. Dauman, from May 2000 until September 2006. Prior to that, Mr. Dooley held various corporate and divisional positions at the former Viacom Inc., which he first joined in 1980, including Deputy Chairman, member of its Executive Committee, and Executive Vice President, Finance, Corporate Development and Communications.
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Robert Bakish
President and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom
Bob Bakish is president and CEO of Viacom, home to global entertainment brands including Paramount Pictures, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and BET, and the leading free-streaming TV service in the U.S., Pluto TV. In August 2019, Viacom and CBS announced an agreement to merge. Upon completion, Bakish will become president and CEO of the combined company, ViacomCBS. He was appointed to his current role in 2016 after leading Viacom International Media Networks since 2007. In this position, he doubled revenues and guided a significant expansion of the company’s international footprint. He joined Viacom in 1997 after serving as a partner with Booz Allen & Hamilton. A graduate of Columbia’s business and engineering schools, Bakish is on the boards of both and is a director on the board of AVID Technologies.
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Kodi Foster
Senior Vice President, Data Solutions of Viacom
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Kelly Day
President, Viacom Digital Studios of Viacom
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Sumner Redstone
President of Viacom
Sumner Redstone serves as Chairman of the Board of both CBS Corporation and Viacom, roles he assumed after the separation of Viacom into two publicly traded companies, which occurred in January 2006. Redstone is the controlling shareholder of both companies. Prior to that, Redstone had served as Chairman of the Board of Viacom since June 1987 and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom since January 1996. He became Chairman of the Board of Viacom when National Amusements, Inc. acquired a controlling interest in the New York-based company. Redstone has been Chairman of the Board of National Amusements since 1986, and Chief Executive Officer of National Amusements since July 1967. He was President of National Amusements from July 1967 to December 1999. Viacom’s operations consist of MTV Networks, BET Networks and Paramount Pictures, and include such well-known global brands as MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., TeenNick, Comedy Central, Spike TV, TV Land, BET, Rock Band, AddictingGames, Atom, Neopets, and Shockwave. Redstone has played a significant role in the affairs of the entertainment and communications industries. He is a member of the Advisory Council for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation and is on the Board of Trustees for The Paley Center for Media. He also served as Chairman of the Board of the National Association of Theatre Owners, and currently is a member of the Executive Committee of that organization. Before that, he was President of the Theatre Owners of America. Redstone enjoys and takes pride in teaching college students, and has lectured at a variety of universities, including Harvard Law School and Brandeis University. While serving as a Law Clerk in the Court of Appeals, Redstone taught at the University of San Francisco. In 1982, he joined the faculty of the Boston University School of Law, where he created one of the nation’s first courses in entertainment law. In May 1994, Redstone received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Boston University. In 2006, Redstone also received an honorary degree from George Washington University. Redstone devotes a large portion of his time and energy to civic and community affairs. In 2007, the Sumner M. Redstone Foundation announced charitable grants of more than $105 million to fund research and patient care advancements at FasterCures/The Center for Accelerating Medical Solutions, the Cedars-Sinai Prostate Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital and to the Cambodian Children’s Fund. He is a member of the Board of Overseers of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and currently serves as Honorary Chairman of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation. He is a member of the Corporation of the Massachusetts General Hospital and is on the Board of Overseers of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. He is a member of the Executive Board of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston. Redstone has served as the Chairman of the Jimmy Fund (Children’s Cancer Research Foundation), and was a member of the Corporation of the New England Medical Center. He is a former Chairman of the Metropolitan Division of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies. During the Carter Administration, he was appointed a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee of the Arts for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and in 1984, was appointed a Director of the Kennedy Presidential Library Foundation. He also has served as a judge on the Foundation’s select committee to award the annual John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, each year since the Award’s inception in 1990. Redstone began his career as Law Secretary with the U.S. Court of Appeals, and then served as a Special Assistant to the U.S. Attorney General. Subsequently, he was a partner with the law firm of Ford, Bergson, Adams, Borkland and Redstone in Washington, D.C. In 1954, he joined National Amusements, Inc., which he then organized into the successful company it is today. Based in Dedham, Massachusetts, National Amusements is one of the largest motion picture circuits in the United States. Redstone served in the Military Intelligence Division during World War II. While a student at Harvard, he was selected by Japanese history professor Edwin Reischauer (later Ambassador to Japan) to join a special intelligence group whose mission was to break Japan’s high-level military and diplomatic codes. In connection with these activities, Redstone received, among other honors, two commendations from the Military Intelligence Division in recognition of his service, contribution and devotion to duty. He is also a recipient of the Army Commendation Award. Redstone’s education began at Boston Latin School, where he graduated first in his class. In 1944, after studying for two and one-half years at Harvard College, he was awarded a degree by Harvard University’s Special Board of Overseers. In 1947, Redstone received his LL.B. from the Harvard University School of Law. Redstone’s autobiography, A Passion to Win, was published in 2001.
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Cyma Zarghami
President, Nickelodeon of Viacom
Ms. Zarghami has served as President of Nickelodeon, overseeing all creative and business operations for the company, since 2006. She began her career with Nickelodeon in 1985, and has nurtured the continued growth and expansion of the Nickelodeon brand in television, feature films, digital, consumer products and travel and recreation while ensuring it has remained true to its primary mission of serving and being inclusive of all kids. Under Ms. Zarghami’s leadership, Nickelodeon has been the number-one rated U.S. cable network in total day for more than 16 consecutive years.
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About Nickelodeon, Viacom: Viacom is an American media conglomerate specializing in cable, satellite television networks, and cinema.
Jeff Cuellar
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships of AC Entertainment
Jeff Cuellar has been an integral part of the AC Entertainment team for 14+ years and currently serves as VP of Strategic Partnerships working out of AC’s Chicago office. In this role, he works to establish and build mutually beneficial relationships with all of the communities in which AC Entertainment does business, creating key connections with community leaders in government, business and civic organizations in order to ensure a lasting and positive impact. Cuellar also manages the partnerships cultivation team, partnerships activation/integration team, on-site experiential components and revenue generating programs for all AC festival properties. A key player in the success of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival®, Cuellar oversees community relations, marketing and the Bonnaroo Works Fund.
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About AC Entertainment, Bonnaroo: AC Entertainment is a music promotion company based in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Darcy Frisch
Managing Director & Vice President of Hearst Ventures
Darcy Frisch is vice president at Hearst Ventures, where she identifies, executes and oversees Hearst’s investments in early stage digital media and information businesses. Since joining Hearst Ventures in 2000, Ms. Frisch has been involved with many investments including drugstore.com, XM Satellite Radio, Circles and MobiTV. She currently is a board director at Nexage and board observer at RAMP. She previously served on the boards of Sphere (sold to AOL in 2008) and Voxpop.tv (sold to IAC in 2011). Prior to Hearst, Darcy was with the investment group E2Enet. She also held positions as a tax analyst at KPMG and as the legislative assistant for tax for U.S. Senator David Boren of Oklahoma. She received her undergraduate degree from Yale University and earned her MBA at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business.
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About Hearst Ventures: Hearst Ventures, a corporate venture fund, invests in early-stage information, software and technologycompanies
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Jon Carvill
Vice President, Communications of Vevo
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About Vevo: Vevo is an all-premium music video and entertainment platform.
Tom Connaughton
Senior Vice President, Creative Content & Programming of Vevo
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About Vevo: Vevo is an all-premium music video and entertainment platform.
YuChiang Cheng
President of Topgolf Entertainment Group
YuChiang Cheng joins Topgolf Media as president following Topgolf Entertainment Group’s successful acquisition of World Golf Tour (WGT), the world’s largest golf website and mobile golf game, which he co-founded in 2006. At Topgolf Media, YuChiang and his team tap their gaming, entertainment and tech expertise to create meaningful, shared digital moments for the Topgolf community. Through the use of technology, Topgolf Media further enhances in-venue golf games, apps and virtual experiences. In addition, the company supports the Topgolf experience with strategic partnerships, sponsorships and digital content. Under YuChiang’s leadership, WGT grew from zero to 14 million players, bringing console-quality graphics to web and mobile platforms. WGT was one of the first U.S. games to leverage free-to-play in-app purchases and in-game native advertising. Prior to WGT, YuChiang served on the executive team of WagerWorks (NYSE: IGT) as vice president of corporate development and product marketing. While at WagerWorks, he helped launch online gaming favorites Virgin Games, World Poker Tour and Hard Rock Casino before the company was acquired by IGT in 2005. YuChiang graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado College. He lives in Silicon Valley and, when not playing golf, you’ll find him restoring classic cars, playing hockey and wrestling his dogs.
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About Boom.tv, Topgolf Entertainment Group: Topgolf Entertainment Group operates as a technology-enabled global sports and entertainment community.
Matthew Goldstein
Vice President, Sports and Live Entertainment Partnerships of The Madison Square Garden Company
Matthew Goldstein is the Vice President, Sports and Live Entertainment Partnerships at The Madison Square Garden Company.
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About The Madison Square Garden Company: The Madison Square Garden Company is an American sports and entertainment holding company.
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Peter Nelson
President of HBO
Peter Nelson is executive vice president, HBO Sports, for Home Box Office. He is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, programming and operations of the HBO Sports department, including its boxing franchise and HBO Pay-Per-View®.
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About HBO: HBO is a television company that offers two 24-hour premium TV services, HBO and Cinemax.
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Jeff Zucker
President of Turner Broadcasting
Zucker is the former president and CEO of NBC Universal. He spent more than two decades at NBC, assuming the top position in February 2007. He headed up the $16 billion global media and entertainment content company, which includes the NBC broadcast network, its news division and all of its cable entities, including MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Bravo, Oxygen and Syfy. Earlier, he had been president of the NBC Universal Television Group from May 2004, rising to chief executive officer of the NBC Universal Television Group in December 2005. Prior to that, he was president of the Entertainment, News & Cable Group since December 2003, and president of NBC Entertainment since December 2000. Zucker’s meteoric ascent at NBC began during his nearly eight-year tenure as the executive producer of NBC News’ Today. Under his leadership, the morning show propelled to the No. 1 position, which it consistently held throughout his term. Zucker was named executive producer of Today in January 1992 at age 26, which made him the youngest executive producer in the program’s history. Concurrent with his role at Today, he served as executive producer of NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw in February and March 1993. Zucker joined NBC in 1986 as a researcher for NBC Sports’ coverage of the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. From 1986 to 1988, he traveled the world, compiling and writing background information for NBC Sports commentators and producers. In January 1989, he joined NBC News as a field producer for Today. Prior to joining CNN, Zucker co-created and executive produced “Katie,” the syndicated daytime show starring Katie Couric. A five-time Emmy Award winner, Zucker graduated from Harvard College in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in American history. He served as president of The Harvard Crimson from 1985 to 1986. Born and raised in Miami, Zucker and his wife have four children and reside in New York.
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About CNN, Turner Broadcasting: Turner is a media company that creates and programs branded news, entertainment, sports, animation and young adult multi-platform content.
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Juan Urdaneta
President of Turner Broadcasting
Juan Carlos Urdaneta is the President of Turner Broadcasting System Latin America, Inc., responsible for advertising sales, distribution and marketing for news networks and for development, programming and marketing & promotion for the entertainment networks in Latin America and the Caribbean. Juan Carlos oversees the portfolio of entertainment networks of Turner and their related websites. Additionally, he is in charge of distribution and marketing for CNN en Español, CNN International and CNNHeadlineNews. He manages personnel in Atlanta and in regional offices located in Buenos Aires, Chile, Colombia, Miami, Mexico, D.F. and Sao Paulo. With over 13 years in Turner, Juan Carlos served as Senior Vice President of TBS Latin America, Inc., where he was responsible for sales, distribution and marketing for Turner’s networks throughout the region. He first joined TBS in 1994 as regional comptroller for Latin America. In 1996 he was promoted to Regional Vice President for Northern Latin America sales, and subsequently served as Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing.
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About Turner Broadcasting: Turner is a media company that creates and programs branded news, entertainment, sports, animation and young adult multi-platform content.
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Craig Barry
Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer of Turner Broadcasting
Craig Barry is Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer for Turner Sports. In this role, Barry oversees Turner Sports’ remote and studio productions, operations, technology and talent services for sports content airing on TNT, TBS and truTV including all productions in conjunction with the NBA, NCAA, MLB and PGA, along with all digital extensions. A 26-year Turner Sports veteran, Barry leads the creative direction of Turner Sports’ portfolio of sports properties, ensuring collaboration and integration of content and promotion across all platforms. Barry is also the executive responsible for the oversight of Turner Sports’ business interests surrounding ELEAGUE, the professional esports organization formed in partnership between Turner and WME | IMG. In this capacity, he leads every aspect of the linear and digital productions for ELEAGUE including working closely with Turner Studios in Atlanta to set the overall vision for the live competitive gaming experience. He also oversees brand image, multiplatform marketing initiatives, long-term business opportunities and the integration of ad sales and sponsorship efforts on behalf of the endeavor. Throughout his career, Barry has been associated with nearly every sports property in various roles. He has received numerous accolades including 25 Sports Emmy Awards and over 60 PromaxDBA awards. Barry is also credited with developing the Creative Services Sports Unit (CSSU) at Turner Sports, an internal creative agency that services the entire division and league partners. CSSU develops all creative broadcast packaging, graphic design, music, post-production, web design, multimedia content, promotion, creating marketing and sponsorships, and ad sales support for sports content across TBS, TNT, truTV, NBA Digital and NCAA.com. Barry, a native of Southern California, played collegiate tennis while attending Menlo College in Silicon Valley. He graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree in communications. He currently resides in Atlanta.
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About Turner Broadcasting: Turner is a media company that creates and programs branded news, entertainment, sports, animation and young adult multi-platform content.
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Seth Ladetsky
Senior Vice President of Turner Digital Sports Ad Sales of Turner Broadcasting
Seth Ladetsky is senior vice president of Turner Digital Sports Ad Sales, managing sales efforts for Turner’s digital sports destinations, with a specific concentration on NBA, NCAA, Golf and NASCAR digital sales. He is based in New York and reports to Greg D’Alba, president of CNN Networks and Turner Digital Ad Sales. In this role, Seth is responsible for managing Turner’s relationships and sales with key partners across the NBA, NCAA, PGA and NASCAR. With oversight for national sales in Atlanta, Detroit and New York, Ladetsky is charged with leading a team that sells integrated marketing solutions for advertisers online, within video-on-demand and mobile products while also engineering innovative licensing, marketing and promotional partnerships with advertisers. In 2013, Ladetsky played an integral role in launching the first execution of Turner’s sales and content agreement with Twitter to promote real-time highlights from live events and continues to monetize mobile inventory through the partnership with activations around NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament and NBA Playoffs, to date. A Turner veteran of 17 years, Seth began his career at Turner in CNN Ad Sales. In 2001, he transferred to the digital side of the business as an account executive and then sales manager for the Turner Sports Digital division. He held ascending positions until he was promoted to senior vice president in 2011, managing national sales for the NCAA digital business, including live streaming of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament, March Madness Live. He had oversight of Turner’s digital sales teams based in New York responsible for selling all Turner Digital properties across sports, news and entertainment, including CNN.com, Funny Or Die, TBS.com, adultswim.com and others. Seth’s extensive digital background provides unique insight to the evolution of the digital landscape and marketplace over the years, and he is an expert in the space. Seth earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he pursued a double major in International Relations and Communications. A native of Valley Stream, N.Y, Ladetsky now calls Milburn, N.J. home with his wife and three children. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
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About Turner Broadcasting: Turner is a media company that creates and programs branded news, entertainment, sports, animation and young adult multi-platform content.
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David Levy
President of Turner Broadcasting
Levy is president of Turner, overseeing the media and distribution company’s leading portfolio of domestic entertainment, sports, kids and young adult networks and businesses, including TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang, truTV, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), Bleacher Report, FilmStruck and ELEAGUE, Turner’s entry into the red hot esports category. Additionally, Levy leads advertising sales strategy and operations, affiliate sales, programming acquisitions, marketing promotion, interactive television and technology business development for the domestic Turner businesses, as well as CNN and HLN’s ad sales and affiliate sales. He also has oversight of Turner Sports’ programming acquisitions, production, marketing, league relations and sports ad sales. Levy assumed executive leadership of Turner’s domestic portfolio in August 2013. During this time, the Turner networks have maintained top competitive rankings, including #1 spots in key metrics for TNT, TBS, Adult Swim and Cartoon Network, as well as a leading digital portfolio of brands, including Bleacher Report, one of the Top 5 most popular and fastest-growing digital properties in the U.S.
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About Turner Broadcasting: Turner is a media company that creates and programs branded news, entertainment, sports, animation and young adult multi-platform content.
Molly Battin
Executive Vice President, Global Chief Communications and Corporate Marketing Officer of Turner Broadcasting
Molly Battin is EVP & Global Chief Communications and Corporate Marketing Officer for Turner. She is responsible for brand reputation, internal & external communications, media planning & buying, and media relations & publicity.
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About Delta Air Lines, Turner Broadcasting, Turner Broadcasting: Turner is a media company that creates and programs branded news, entertainment, sports, animation and young adult multi-platform content.
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Richard Lee
Senior Vice President, Head of Global Strategic Initiatives of CJ E&M
Richard currently serves as Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Initiatives at CJ E&M America, the US arm of CJ E&M, a diversified media group based in Seoul, Korea. In this role he focuses on identifying and developing opportunities for CJ E&M to expand its business outside Korea through key corporate partnerships, investments, and acquisitions. Prior to his current role, Richard led international corporate development at CJ E&M’s home base in Seoul, Korea. Based in Los Angeles with his wife and two children, Richard still considers Toronto home, where he began his career as an attorney after earning a BS from the University of Toronto and a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School.
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About CJ E&M: CJ E&M Corporation is a South Korean entertainment and media contents company.