Negotiating and legal oversight of challenging, high-stakes deals for distribution, talent, and content acquisition have been the hallmark of my career. My ability to cultivate relationships while staying focused on the result has been a key to success. This direct, and at times unassuming capability, coupled with strong people management, operational oversight, and strategic leadership, positioned me for rapid advancement while at The Travel Channel, Scripps Network Interactive, and Discovery Inc., where I was tapped for increasingly progressive, high-profile roles. As a Harvard-educated lawyer, I commenced my career in legal, business affairs, and business development. In 2009, I was appointed General Manager for The Travel Channel, where I helped to deliver 6 consecutive quarters of YOY prime audience demo and delivery growth. Appointed Managing Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa in 2012, I relocated to London to lead operations for the Food Network, Travel Channel, HGTV, and Fine Living brands. I led the region to surpass our forecast and deliver +50% growth within 3 years. During this time, I successfully negotiated distribution and brand extension deals across all networks.Following this success, I was appointed Managing Director of Global Commercial Affairs in 2015 and General Manager of Content Acquisitions and Operations in 2017, where I oversaw the business of Scripps’s lifestyle and entertainment brands, including Food Network, HGTV, and Travel Channel. During this time, I negotiated deals worth >$700M and content management for all Scripps brands. In 2018, my role expanded to oversee the business of Discovery’s lifestyle platforms, adding such brands as Magnolia, TLC and Investigation Discovery.In 2020, I joined AMC Networks Content as EVP of Distribution Sales and Strategy to manage the distribution of AMCN's brands across traditional and virtual platforms. In 2021 I joined Crown Media/Hallmark as EVP and General Counsel, overseeing the business and legal affairs of Crown Media's various businesses. Specialties: Content Acquisition and Operations | Deal Making | Negotiation for Distribution | International Strategy | Global Commercial Affairs | U.S. & EMEA Operations | Business Development | Content Sales | New Channel Launches | Lifestyle Brands | Terrestrial Pay TV, OTT, and On-Demand Distribution | Distribution Strategies | Digital Rights Negotiations | Deal Execution | Licensing | M&A