Mike is a highly experienced Creative Executive and trusted advisor to C-Suite and Board of Directors with strong business acumen and leadership expertise. He leverages IP to lead, produce and monetize next generation programs, products, and experiences for some of the world’s top entertainment organizations including Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, DC Comics, and AMC Networks.Mike is skilled in storytelling and production for digital and physical publishing, media, experiences, and products. He is known for championing new business models – leveraging storytelling, technology, and production – to develop digital and physical publishing solutions, innovative content, immersive media experiences and consumer products across multiple franchises, platforms, and formats to a global audience.His numerous projects have received awards from Apple, Diamond Comics, Comics Alliance, Children’s Technology and more. SKILLS & EXPERTISE• Digital: VR, AR, MR, games, apps, eBooks• Print: books, comics, graphic novels, storybooks• Media: TV, film, animation, streaming• Consumer Products: RPGs, toys, apparel, games, collectibles• Domestic & Global Partnerships• Business Strategy / Planning• Producing & Managing P&Ls• Deal Negotiations• Financial, Organizational, & Operational Management• Executive LeadershipSPECIALTIESFranchise Building, Product Strategy, Storytelling, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Strategy, Creative Direction, Team Building, Production, Art Direction, Publishing, Writing, Illustration, Animation, UX, UI, Serialized Content, Digital Platforms, eBooks, Comics, Books, Graphic Novels, Apps, VR, AR, New Media, Digital Media, Advertising, Storyboarding, Social Media Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, NFTs