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Lead development and implementation of business strategies for early-stage and new-to-market companies to create impactful launches, maximize business development, optimize resource allocation, manage risk, and ensure client success. Advise on partnership opportunities, business expansion, market positioning, and effective hiring. Translates purpose and.

• Grew a new business into a profitable concern with diverse offerings, including residential screenwriting labs in Italy and California, online workshops, and script consulting services. Manage all strategy, production.
• Established scholarships for underrepresented writers in 2021, funded by outside partners.

London, GB

London, GB

• Directed a team of 20+ business development specialists employed by the UK government to attract investment, support UK exports, and advance UK economic interests, delivering nearly £4 billion in UK export deal value.
• Led the UK’s trade and investment relationship with the U.S. Southwest. Developed and implemented regional strategy, driving collaboration with the private sector, business organizations, and governments through joint.
• Founded UK IN SoCal (UK Investor Network Southern California), a membership organization to support UK companies, including business services, networking events, and a mentorship program with business leaders.
• Led sports economy strategy. Developed the UK’s commercial roadmap for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Delivered trade delegations on security and fan engagement tech, informational events on topics including.
• Led UK Ministerial Visit Programs. Recommended objectives and engagement strategies to deliver on the UK’s long-term goals, including attracting R&D spend, growing film and television investment, and removing barriers.
• Produced major events that generated business and marketing successes. Directed three BritWeek Business Innovation Awards to showcase UK excellence. Led delegations of UK exporters, collaborating with the private.

London, GB

• Developed and executed the UK government’s investment attraction and export promotion strategy for the media and entertainment industries in the United States, guiding a team of 16 staff across 9 offices. Advised UK.
• Co-founded the still-running annual Sync Mission in partnership with the British music industry, educating and brokering deals for hundreds of UK companies and artists offering music for film, TV, advertising.
• Delivered investments to the UK. Identified prospects; developed relationships; provided strategic advice and market insight. Successes ranged from Fortune 500 companies to film and videogame studios to startups..
• Increased UK exports. Helped UK companies establish themselves in the United States with strategic advice, market intelligence, targeted introductions, and promotional events. In final year, exceeded targets for.

London, GB

• Built from scratch a strategy for the media and entertainment industries, setting objectives and developing a portfolio of business development activity.
• Helped UK companies grow U.S. exports with market research and targeted introductions. Screened potential business partners including distributors, agents, private label, and licensing partners. Evaluated and.
• Wrote dozens of U.S. market reports for UK companies on topics including music, videogames, and retail products.

• Helped UK companies grow U.S. exports with market research and targeted introductions. Screened potential business partners including distributors, agents, private label, and licensing partners. Evaluated and.

US

Initiated negotiations and implemented content syndication agreements for Lionsgate Entertainment’s groundbreaking VOD distributor—the first to offer consumers major feature films over IP networks.

B.A., History

M.A., Int'L Economics, Int'L Affairs

Diploma, Advanced Professional Screenwriting Program