Dave Lankford Email and Phone Number
For over 20 years, Dave Lankford has built a reputation for accelerating innovation, cultivating collaboration, and delivering exceptional products that delight customers around the globe. Dave and his teams advanced consumer-focused thinking at companies like Disney, Hulu, and MLB. Dave recently joined Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll is the global leader in anime and one of the most incredible success stories in streaming.During his time at Disney, he formed the Product Advanced Innovation Team (PAINT), product managers working on the future of storytelling through applications of mixed reality, AI, multimodal interfaces, and cloud gaming. Prior to PAINT, Dave led a global product org that spanned all areas of Disney Streaming (Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu) from media, personalization and localization to commerce, advertising, and identity. His team launched Disney+, built features that engaged over 200 million subscribers in over 130 countries, and led expansion in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
-
Vp Of ProductCrunchyroll Sep 2024 - PresentCulver City, Ca, Us
-
Chief Product OfficerLankford Labs 2024 - PresentPartner with entertainment, sports, hospitality, and mobility companies to develop and launch products, create unique physical and digital experiences, and accelerate innovation. -
Vp Of Product - Advanced InnovationThe Walt Disney Company Feb 2022 - 2024Burbank, Ca, UsFounded and led the Product Advanced Innovation Team (PAINT). Our objective was to advance the art of storytelling through interactive, immersive, and inclusive technology. We developed products and experiences that harness mixed reality (VR and AR), AI, spatial audio, haptics, cloud gaming, and Disney proprietary technology.We collaborated with storytellers, filmmakers, and creative technologists across all our studio banners (Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, National Geographic, and Walt Disney Animation Studios), ILM Immersive, Skywalker Sound, Studio Technology, and Walt Disney Imagineering. -
Vp Of Product - Global Growth & EngagementThe Walt Disney Company Dec 2020 - Feb 2022Burbank, Ca, UsLed a global product org of 150+ that spanned Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, Star+ and all segments of The Walt Disney Company. Our mission was to engage consumers around the world with the world's greatest stories, while also growing the global footprint of our streaming products. We helped grow Disney+ from zero to over 100 Million subscribers in 16 months and engaged over 200 Million paying subscribers globally. During this time, my team led global expansion in Asia, Europe, and LatAm, reaching 130+ unique countries/territories and supporting 40+ languages. We also drove double-digit increases in consumer engagement and implemented a multi-year, cross-Disney strategy for consumer identity.
-
Vp Of Product - Disney StreamingThe Walt Disney Company Sep 2017 - Dec 2020Burbank, Ca, UsDisney Streaming was responsible for developing and operating The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer video businesses globally, including Disney+ and ESPN+. I led product for the Disney Streaming platform, powering all areas of our streaming products. These included:- personalization, search, and discovery- content curation and promotion- identity, security, and privacy- commerce and payments- ad delivery and measurement- media processing, delivery, and DRM- customer service and enterprise toolsDuring this time, we built and launched ESPN+ and Disney+ (20M subscribers on day one), launched the Bundle, developed global partner integrations—all while providing a platform for NHL, MLB, and Hulu Live.
-
Board MemberThe Shelter Jan 2020 - Feb 2022New York, Ny, Us -
Co-Founded & Executive DirectorThe Shelter Jan 2009 - Dec 2020New York, Ny, UsThe Shelter is an award-winning, Off-Broadway theatre company. We support a diverse community of artists (including Tony nominees and winners) through our artist development programs and consistently produce innovative, original works for the stage. Our productions have received Editor's Picks from The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Time Out. I am a co-founder and served as a contributing writer, director, and actor.
-
Vp Of ProductMajor League Baseball Jun 2015 - Sep 2017New York, New York, UsMLB Advanced Media (BAMTech)—the digital arm of baseball—was a pioneer in streaming. BAMTech also developed and powered products for HBO, Hulu, NHL, MLS, PGA, Eurosport, Sony, WWE, and Fox Sports. I formed and led platform product, setting the vision and roadmap for our multi-tenant platform. -
Vp Of Product & DesignSharecare, Inc. Jul 2011 - Jun 2015Atlanta, Ga, UsSharecare is a digital health company launched in partnership with Harpo, Sony, Discovery, and the world's leading health organizations. I led product efforts which measurably increased life expectancy for millions of health consumers worldwide, while also developing on-air and digital integrations across multiple Emmy-winning seasons of The Dr. Oz Show. -
Lead Product DeveloperSling Tv 2009 - 2011Englewood, Co, UsAfter shaking up entertainment with the launch of the Slingbox, Sling Media quickly became the leading provider of video streaming solutions for consumers. I managed the development of new products that defined Dish Network's streaming business. I also worked on the initial product team that conceived and designed Sling TV. -
Senior Product ManagerThe Feedroom 2007 - 2009New York, Ny, UsFounded by former CNN/US President Jon Klein, The FeedRoom was a pioneer in online video, creating many of the first direct-to-consumer video streaming experiences. I led product development for strategic clients, including The New York Times, Condé Nast, the Sundance Film Festival, HP, and General Motors. -
Senior Principal, Central Intelligence AgencyGeneral Dynamics 2005 - 2007Reston, Virginia, Us -
Senior Principal, Defense Intelligence AgencyKeane 2002 - 2005New York, Ny, Us -
Senior Consultant, Department Of DefenseAmerican Management Systems 1999 - 2002 -
Product Marketing ManagerAspen Technology (Icarus International) 1997 - 1999Bedford, Ma, Us -
News Analyst, Office Of The Press SecretaryThe White House 1995 - 1997Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
Dave Lankford Education Details
-
American University - Kogod School Of BusinessInternational Business & Psychology -
Université Catholique De LouvainInternational Marketing & Economics
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Lankford
What company does Dave Lankford work for?
Dave Lankford works for Crunchyroll
What is Dave Lankford's role at the current company?
Dave Lankford's current role is VP of Product, Crunchyroll | Previous: Disney, Hulu, MLB, Sling.
What schools did Dave Lankford attend?
Dave Lankford attended American University - Kogod School Of Business, Université Catholique De Louvain.
Free Chrome Extension
Find emails, phones & company data instantly
Aero Online
Your AI prospecting assistant
Select data to include:
0 records × $0.02 per record
Download 750 million emails and 100 million phone numbers
Access emails and phone numbers of over 750 million business users. Instantly download verified profiles using 20+ filters, including location, job title, company, function, and industry.
Start your free trial