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Spearhead advisory projects on the impact of digital transformation within the content industry. Clients include content financing firms, hedge funds and operating companies.

Los Angeles, California, US

• Operating and strategic responsibility for digital and physical sales, marketing, creative, distribution, finance and administrative functions of the studio’s home entertainment releases. Planning and development of.
• Led Warner Bros Home Entertainment organization through dramatic shift of profit from majority physical to primarily digital profit.
• Championed and successfully led execution of Warner Bros first multi-territory Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) release of Scoob!
• Maximized value of Warner Bros. content through windowing, pricing, partnerships and investment in content and marketing.
• Partnered with theatrical and HBO Max teams to plan marketing, advertising and distribution strategies over a film’s lifecycle.
• Managed release campaigns for all Warner Bros. theatrical films in-home distribution windows, including filmmaker communication, on-set coverage, bonus and marketing content creation, publicity and events, social and.

Universal City, CA, US

• Grew digital content sales through windowing, pricing, marketing and product initiatives.
• Championed initiative for Comcast to launch Electronic Sell -Thru (EST) capabilities on set top boxes and worked with Comcast team to launch EST in 20 million homes.

Universal City, CA, US

• Served as deputy and chief of staff to Vice Chair, COO & Chief Distribution Officer. Member of business management team for the Studio overseeing all major business and financial initiatives. Served on green-light.
• Led studio’s overall global windowing strategy. Evangelized digital growth strategies worldwide.
• Evaluated and negotiated film financing deals.

New York City, NY, US

• Sourced, negotiated and executed partnerships, operating deals, investments and acquisitions for digital growth across all of NBC Universals brands and networks. Developed new digital businesses and growth initiatives..
• Negotiated first company-wide deals with Facebook and Twitter.
• Spearheaded development of data-informed advertising network across NBC Universal’s websites.
• Developed annual digital strategic plans presented to CEOs of NBCU and General Electric.
• Identified areas of investment focus, sourced and evaluated deals for Peacock Equity Fund.

US

• Executed mergers and acquisitions with a focus on broadcasting, publishing, sports and radio. Managed strategic advisory relationships for portfolio companies and advised early stage companies in marketing strategic.
• Worked with client senior management on offering memorandum & management presentations.
• Completed analysis, valuation, diligence and negotiation processes.
• Represented News Corp in sale of Los Angeles Dodgers
• Represented Primedia in sale of New York Magazine to Wasserstein & Co. and American Baby to Meredith Corporation.

Burbank, CA, US

• Worked with corporate executives and divisional management to evaluate strategic initiatives for the Broadcasting, Cable and Studio Divisions. Developed business plans for new cable networks including evaluations of.
• Built plans for new Networks including SoapNet, Toon Disney, Disney Channel Italy, Miramax Channel and an Educational Children’s Channel.
• Analyzed multi-billion dollar cable acquisitions. Built financial models and presented valuations to senior management.

Education record

Education record