Ned is a driven global media professional with a career track record of success in leading teams in Brand Strategy with an emphasis in Sports Marketing, Business Development and Content Ideation. He's a strategic-driven Business Manager with impressive results in creating new monetization opportunities and optimizing distribution through content with new and existing partners. He's also led strategies and client relations with major brands, events and athletes. An innovative program manager, whose strategic analytical planning and team leadership skills are at the top of the industry. Successful in communication and leadership, Ned excels at working in a cross-functional and departmental capacity on a global level. Recognized as a leader in the industry for creative storytelling and innovation. He believes in great creative drives great business results and has proven it. His skillset in leading the brand strategy, creative development, media strategy & activation, digital & social engagement, experiential marketing and innovation across multiple platforms for iconic global brands spanning multiple verticals. Ned has achieved some of the highest honors in the industry. Most recently winning the National Sports Emmy for Outstanding Digital Innovation, along with countless other Emmy awards in production with Red Bull Media House and NBC. His honors also encompass the entertainment industry, winning three Realscreen Awards and a Telly for the first ever concert produced and nationally distributed from Red Bull Arena, in conjunction with AEG.Leveraging his background to build strong brands, teams and cultures, he's able to provide a combination of leadership with a with a unique ability to blend strategy and creative storytelling to reach the right audiences driving results for business. Ned is skilled at working across matrix organizations with client and brand experience in all facets of content and marketing. He believes the work and the culture he creates are essential to have a high performing creative team.