Russ Chesley

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Collegial and Visionary Executive/Consultant. Outstanding communicator -- inspiring leader. I like challenges, a lot! @
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About Russ Chesley

Attracted to new challenges! Willing to explore uncharted waters, enthusiastic about the future and energized by unusual and tough jobs. Not afraid of change and disruption.Broad senior level experience as a global executive, producer and consultant in virtually all areas of the worldwide entertainment & media industries, in addition to retail, real estate, manufacturing and digital technology. A strong knowledge base and background in corporate management, marketing, sales, business development, training, coaching and advisement/consulting.Effective and innovative leader and unparalleled communicator, with excellent international business and creative relationships, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills.Skilled at managing cross-functional teams of strong individuals, particularly the highly creative & the technically oriented. Experienced with both B2B to B2C products and services.Particularly focused on both ends of the entrepreneurial spectrum -- developing and growing a new business or venture and also turning around a troubled organization.Interested in long-term or interim positions in general management, marketing, sales management, business development and training, as well as consulting and contract assignments. Also interested in entrepreneurial opportunities.Specialties: Corporate strategy, marketing, corporate & business development, consultative sales, complex transactions, international channel sales, partnership building, market development, new ventures, international expansion, corporate turnarounds, interim management, compliance, corporate restructuring & renewal, stakeholder relations, dispute resolution, corporate refinancing & loan restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, cross-functional team building, training and coaching.

Russ Chesley's Current Company Details
The Huntington Group Ltd.

The Huntington Group Ltd.

Collegial and Visionary Executive/Consultant. Outstanding communicator -- inspiring leader. I like challenges, a lot!
Russ Chesley Work Experience Details
  • The Huntington Group Ltd.
    Principal
    The Huntington Group Ltd. Apr 2008 - Present
    Principal of high-level management consulting & services practice directed at corporate and institutional clients seeking help in one or more areas of expertise:Turnarounds & Corporate Revitalization -- interim & crisis management, corporate renewal, organizational development, restructuring, stakeholder relations, dispute negotiation, corporate refinancing & loan restructuring, cash flow enhancement, profit & balance sheet improvement, mergers, acquisitions & divestitures.Global Development & Management -- corporate strategy & leadership, balanced scorecard strategic performance management & measurement training & consulting, globalization issues & international expansion, corporate development, alliance building, new ventures, market development & repositioning, licensing & ancillary revenue.International Marketing & Sales -- strategic market planning & evaluation; developing international marketing, sales and distribution channels; business development; new & emerging markets; consultative selling; complex transactions; promotion & corporate communications.
  • Da Vinci Systems
    Strategic Sales And Market Development
    Da Vinci Systems 2008 - 2009
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  • Dolby Laboratories
    Director, Cinea Sales And Market Development
    Dolby Laboratories Feb 2004 - Apr 2008
    Established a high profile for Cinea, the Dolby subsidiary specializing in digital content security technologies. Managed studio relations at all of the major motion picture studios and major TV programmers, as well as advanced media companies.Evangelized forensic watermarking to the entertainment industry for applications in the consumer domain: on-demand digital downloads, VOD, IPTV, P2P, content delivery to system operators, broadcast and cable TV. Developed new business relationships and strategic partnerships and played a significant role in leading the emergence of Cinea Running Marks as a leading forensic marking technology.Sold Cinea products and services to major entertainment accounts in Hollywood and New York, as well as internationally.Spearheaded launch of two new product lines to the entertainment industry, with strategic programs that have ultimately resulted in the use of Cinea technologies by every major studio.
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  • The Huntington Group Ltd.
    Principal
    The Huntington Group Ltd. Jan 2002 - Feb 2004
    Principal of consulting firm providing management advice and services to corporate clients in the areas of global marketing and sales, strategy and corporate development, turnarounds and corporate revitalization.Worked on projects for clients in a wide variety of industries -- including real estate, manufacturing, fashion, retail, technology, financial services, media and entertainment.
  • Showscan
    President And Ceo
    Showscan 1995 - 2002
    Recruited to head worldwide sales for this publicly held entertainment and media company -- a respected, but troubled, global motion picture producer, distributor and provider of 3-D, large format film and digital technologies and specialty theaters -- with over $20 million in annual revenues. I rapidly moved up to take on ever-increasing executive responsibilities, ultimately running the company and bringing in a buyer to acquire Showscan.
  • Westrex
    Director Of Marketing And Sales
    Westrex 1994 - 1995
    Ran worldwide marketing and sales helped lead corporate renewal for a venerable manufacturer of technology for control systems, motion picture post production and entertainment attractions. Supervised worldwide marketing -- including market research, strategic market planning, advertising, public relations, market development, industry relations and international business development. Reorganized, expanded and managed a global multi-channel sales network; designed sales strategy; personally made major sales presentations, and closed deals with significant customers.
  • Starfax/The Editing Company
    Executive And Producer
    Starfax/The Editing Company 1992 - 1994
  • Apollo Pictures
    Vice President
    Apollo Pictures 1986 - 1990
    Joined $30 million independent entertainment production company as Director of Creative Affairs and rose to eventually head development and production. Earned senior corporate management role by developing and supervising movies that were on budget and on time - and profitable. Responsible for five feature films, including “Can’t Buy Me Love” (Disney) – named one of the “Top 50 Teen Movies of All-Time” by Entertainment Weekly and which delivered over 1,000% ROI.In addition to acquiring and developing properties, oversaw motion picture production and post production -- including organization, budgeting, scheduling, personnel, business affairs, corporate administration and fiscal management, for projects with budgets of up to $5 million and with over 100 employees and contractors. Generated and secured financing and distribution agreements and functioned as direct liaison with major distributors and financing companies in all areas, including marketing and distribution.
  • Blake Edwards Entertainment/Mceg
    Development Executive
    Blake Edwards Entertainment/Mceg 1985 - 1986
    Hired to seek, evaluate and secure intellectual properties and to develop screenplays for feature films and television. Performed research and story analysis, worked with writers and directors and pitched projects to major studios and television networks, as well as to key creative talent.Supervised cable television programs and short feature films to showcase management clients.
  • Weitzman Productions/Lorimar Pictures
    Development Executive
    Weitzman Productions/Lorimar Pictures 1984 - 1985
    Pursued and evaluated intellectual properties and developed screenplays for feature films and television. Performed research and story analysis, worked with writers and directors and pitched projects to major studios and television networks. Responsible for discovering, tracking and evaluating new films for acquisition. Wrote the first report recommending that Lorimar explore opportunities in interactive media.
  • Doyle Dane Bernbach
    Executive
    Doyle Dane Bernbach 1981 - 1984
    Joined the celebrated advertising agency as an Assistant Media Planner and rapidly progressed to Account Executive. Researched, planned and managed the execution of multi-million dollar marketing and advertising campaigns for major leisure industry, motion picture, television, packaged goods and service accounts. Oversaw production of television, radio, print and outdoor advertising; participated in the planning, writing, production and delivery of high-powered presentations, and worked on the new business development team. Clients included Universal Pictures, MCA Recreation Services (Universal Studios theme park), CBS Television, Volkswagen, Atari, Sun Diamond, Swensen's Ice Cream, CompCare, Celestial Seasonings and the Los Angeles Olympics Committee.

Russ Chesley Skills

Strategic Partnerships Start Ups Business Strategy Entrepreneurship Marketing Strategy Digital Media Entertainment New Media Management Consulting Strategic Planning New Business Development Cross Functional Team Leadership Global Business Development Business Planning Competitive Analysis Product Marketing Corporate Development Executive Management Team Building Corporate Communications Joint Ventures Emerging Markets Online Marketing Market Development E Commerce International Business Mergers Executive Level Selling Consultative Selling New Ventures Dispute Resolution Corporate Turnarounds Interim Management Stakeholder Relations Divestitures International Expansion Strategic Consulting Strategy Development Strategic Thinking Business Management P&l Management Social Media Digital Marketing Integrated Media Bus Dev Product Strategy Mergers And Acquisitions Product Management Strategy Market Research

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