An entrepreneurial operational leader known for finding white space opportunities, turning around challenged businesses, and driving growth in competitive global markets.25+ years of extensive experience in content development, production and distribution as well as proven revenue growth across brand and franchise management, product/corporate marketing and communications, across all traditional and new media including strong digital & social media successes. As President of Fremantle (FMNA), I oversaw the company’s growth strategy and business development, identifying potential investment opportunities, and mergers and acquisitions that best complemented the core business. I also shepherd FMNA’s businesses including digital, social media, marketing, public relations, corporate communications, sponsorship and branded content, and licensing, identifying new opportunities for growth and partnerships. As the functioning CEO of the vintage game show digital network, BUZZR, I oversaw and provided strategic insight to as well as the network’s overall programming, advertising, digital/social media efforts. I led the turnaround of the company which resulted in triple digital ratings, revenue increases, and profitability. In addition, as the President and General Manager of Fremantle Kids & Family Division, I turned around the division which has led to a reduced gross investment by 71% while increasing gross profit by $20M within 3 years that led to the successful sale of the kids business.Previously, as a Marketing Executive with Mattel/Fisher Price, I collaborated to lead the integration and global brand management of HIT Entertainment’s properties within the Fisher-Price division as part of the HIT acquisition. As former senior vice president of HIT Entertainment, I helped to build some of the most successful preschool global franchises ever, including "Thomas & Friends" and "Bob the Builder" which ultimately helped sell the company for $720M. Classically trained in brand management, I began my career at PepsiCo, Kraft and J. Walter Thompson where I combined creative thinking with a strategic approach to business to build global brands.