Erick currently holds the position of Chief Strategy Officer & President at Cineverse, a trailblazer in streaming entertainment. He plays a crucial role in steering Cineverse's corporate strategy and M&A initiatives. Additionally, Erick heads the division managing thirty ad-supported and subscription-based streaming properties.With its dynamic, enthusiast-driven networks, Cinedigm reaches over 80 million viewers each month and takes pride in proprietary brands such as Fandor, Screambox, Dove Channel, and more. Thanks to Erick's savvy leadership, Cinedigm has forged more than a dozen channel partnerships with notable media entities like Discovery & Liberty-global owned All3Media, and American Public Media. Erick's strategic growth approach, including the successful completion of ten mergers within three years, has led to triple-digit growth in Cinedigm's streaming business. Consequently, Cinedigm now stands as the largest independent streaming library and channel portfolio.Prior to his current role, Erick served as the EVP of Cinedigm's Global Digital Distribution business. He managed a library of over 60,000 hours of films and TV series from partners including WWE, The Jim Henson Company, UFC, ZDF, The NFL, and Shout Factory, among others. His responsibilities encompassed overseeing distribution, sales, client management, content strategy, development, and operations across all business models.Before joining Cinedigm, Erick co-founded and led NewVideo Digital, eventually transforming it into the world's largest independent film & TV aggregator. His company distributed over 35,000 hours of film & TV from more than 650 partners, held exclusive distribution rights for A&E Networks brands, and brokered an exclusive aggregation deal with Apple. Erick also orchestrated the release of hundreds of home entertainment properties for high-profile brands like HBO, Netflix, PBS, CBS, MLB, MLS, NASCAR, and Scholastic.Erick's career began at Madstone Entertainment, an innovative exhibitor, distributor, and digital cinema pioneer, where he held roles in audience services and marketing. He also served in the US Army, of which he is a proud veteran.Recognized as "One of the 40 Most Important People in Streaming," Erick is a prominent speaker at industry events, including Sundance, NAB, CES, IFP, and Streaming Media West. He holds the position of Vice Chair at OTT.X, the largest streaming trade organization in the entertainment industry, and is a member of the Producers Guild of America and the Television Academy.