Internally recruited to join Columbia Records division in 2005 as part of a management restructuring. Partnered with new CEO to execute strategic vision, re-engineer financial processes, and design reporting for operational performance measurement. Promoted into positions of increasing responsibility leading to current role as EVP & CFO, overseeing business operations and financial decision-making for division generating >$450 million in global revenue. Currently manage multi-location staff of 8 direct reports leading teams across 7 departments (~40 employees in total). One of only 3 senior executives providing leadership continuity through 3 CEO regime changes and turnover of more than 3 dozen department heads. Results/Accomplishments• Led financial turnaround from operating losses to profitability, resulting in a 28-percentage point increase in operating margin to date• Built best in class teams across multiple functions–Artist Relations & Touring, Business Development, Digital Production, Finance, Insights & Analytics, Marketing Financial Planning, and Release Planning • Developed and executed organizational restructuring and cost rationalization plans to realize a cumulative 10-percentage point reduction in overhead as a % of revenue • Revamped KPI reporting and initiated collaborative process with marketing team leaders, and implemented accountability controls to optimize marketing efficiency resulting in a cumulative 16-percentage point improvement in rate of marketing spend as a % of revenue• Initiated review of entrenched vinyl pricing strategy and implemented new methodology improving gross margin• Designed methodology and developed predictive music consumption models to streamline and improve accuracy of revenue forecasting process• Directed business development efforts resulting in launch of a kids’ music brand, a gaming culture-centered music label imprint, and a marketing collaboration with a major video game publisher/esports tournament

• Evaluated startup and early-stage companies in the sports and esports industries as judge at Finalist Pitch Day for bi-annual, 14-week Stadia Business Development Accelerator Program • Mentored founders of companies selected for participation in the Accelerator Program, helping them navigate the entrepreneurial path and offering tactical advice in areas such as capital raising, revenue model refinement, go-to-market strategy, customer acquisition, product/service marketing, business development, and organizational structure

Concurrent with my role as Senior Vice President, Finance & Operations, Columbia Records, I was responsible for overseeing the concert touring business for Big Time Rush, a musical comedy television series co-produced by Nickelodeon and Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment • Partnered with tour producer and business manager on behalf of Sony Music and Nickelodeon to establish budgets for live performance tours covering show dates in North & South America, United Kingdom, and Europe between 2011 and 2014• Collaborated with talent agent in negotiation of show guarantees and other performance agreement terms with concert promoters• Oversaw all financial decision-making, and developed and implemented procedures for revenue collection, expense disbursement, and participation accountings• Achieved 850K in ticket sales volume, $30M in total box office gross revenue

• Led post-merger integration efforts to architect a centralized finance organization responsible for business planning & analysis and management reporting functions across former Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group US recorded music and distribution operations• Established a best in class shared service team of ~ 35 employees to ensure a foundation for optimal performance and effectively support varied business unit operations across the merged company• Guided the centralized finance organization through post-merger cultural evolution, trained and developed future financial and operational leaders • Implemented a standardized sales forecast database application across business units to enhance productivity, ensure data integrity, and streamline the consolidation process

• Directed a centralized team of ~ 20 employees responsible for the financial planning & analysis function across Sony Music’s US recorded music, music publishing, manufacturing, distribution, and studio operations• Responsible for all consolidated budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and commentary, and reporting of financial results to corporate senior management for businesses generating $2 billion in aggregate annual revenue• Played active role on financial due diligence team representing Sony’s interests in the Sony BMG merger with a focus on identification and analysis of potential synergy savings across combined company operations

• Responsible for the planning and execution of audits, including research on technical accounting issues and the supervision and review of junior engagement team members• Client responsibilities focused on media and entertainment industry; Key client engagements included: Marvel Entertainment Group, Scientific American, EMI Music Group, Polygram Records, Time Warner Inc., Time Warner Cable• Performed work related to SEC filings such as Form 10-K and Form 10-Q