Hilary Vartanian is global business development executive with a proven track record of driving revenue, managing teams, and direct C-suite engagement across all industries. Known for creating multi-touchpoint solutions delivering over $120MM in new revenue. Cross-functional expertise in global sponsorship/partnerships/experiences, branded entertainment, custom content, and program integration for brands, corporations and arts organizations to gain market share and maximize revenue growth.Hilary is Chief Sponsorship Officer of Festival Napa Valley. Sheheld corporate management positions at Time Inc., Meredith, Hearst, Conde Nast and as the firstfemale Vice President for Fortune Conferences, where she led development of the FortuneGlobal Forum, Most Powerful Women Summit, and other Fortune 500 CEO events.In 2010, Hilary founded Meris Ventures, a management consultancy that develops strategicpartnerships for arts organizations worldwide. Meris Ventures has worked with CBS, the Cannes,Hamptons, Toronto, Sundance and NY Film Festivals, SXSW, Van Gogh Museum, Sino AmericasForum, Tony Awards, and Spirit Awards among others.In philanthropy, Hilary led development for two iconic film organizations, The Film Society ofLincoln Center and The Gotham Film & Media Institute. Her Cannes "Spotlight on WomenFilmmakers" multi-year partnership was featured in a 2013 HBO documentary. Hilary served asa production executive on feature films including Hide Your Smiling Faces (World Premiere NYFF)and Write When You Get Work (World Premiere SXSW).Hilary holds a BA in English from The University of Colorado, Boulder. She is the editor of PeacePrayers (HarperCollins). In 2023, she was named to the Advisory Board of the University ofColorado College of Media, Communication and Information.Skills: National/Global Business Development | B2C | B2B | Arts Organizations |Strategic Partnerships | Branded Entertainment | Government Relations | Experiential Marketing | Events
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