Media

COO/CFO with over 25 years of progressive management experience. Most recently served as the CFO for a publicly traded movie chain and was an integral part of executive team that designed and implemented a strategic plan to turn around one of the nation’s largest motion picture exhibitors. Currently serves on the Board of Directors for a publicly traded cable network. Solid financial background includes practicing public accounting in a “Big 4” firm, serving as a chief accounting officer, corporate treasurer and chief financial officer. Accomplished in raising capital, strategic planning, financial reporting, investor relations, internal and external auditing, risk management, credit and collections, cash management, mergers and acquisitions, information systems, asset management, accounting, tax and compliance. Successful in public and private environments. Has CPA and MBA. Code MED491

Growth-oriented CEO/President/COO in Media & Entertainment – 15 year track record of YOY revenue growth of 5-20% and profitability improvement of 10-30% for brand-centric businesses ranging from television, digital/social media and radio to live entertainment, video services and merchandise. Leader of major growth programs built around new product launches, partnership negotiations, international expansion, and streamlined operations and decision-making processes. Co-created, directed or produced more than 10 new cable/satellite TV networks, a vast array of digital products, nearly 20 new TV series/video programs, branded merchandise and live performance scripts. Spent most of the last 10 years running PE-backed, middle market media businesses with revenues of $50 to $150 million. HBS graduate; began career at McKinsey for eight years followed by eight years with two large, blue-chip media and entertainment companies. Code MED402

Media CEO – Senior executive with a proven track record as a business builder, strategist, and turnaround leader. CEO of two businesses which went from losses to record profitability. Raised $900 million in private capital for acquisitions and led successful sale of company for $500 million. Broad exposure across digital and traditional media, information, and consumer/business services. Launched successful new media businesses in health care, special interest, and local media. Experienced in advertising-driven and recurring revenue businesses. CEO of $300 million consumer magazine publisher and $150 million marketing network. Founder of successful B2B health web business and completed 15 acquisitions, including building a major new business sector. Began career with top management consulting firm, MBA from leading business school, and undergraduate degree in computer science. Code MED394

Media CEO – Proven leader in developing businesses and managing turnarounds, start-ups and complex operational environments for long-term value creation. Currently running a premier strategic financial advisory firm; has overhauled operations to create significant sales opportunities. Previously built a venture-backed content and technology start-up from the concept stage into the leading search engine for Wall Street and successfully sold the company to AOL; negotiated major partnerships and joint-ventures to accelerate company’s growth. Ran a $100 million portfolio company of a major buyout firm comprised of two value-added content companies in energy and financial services; improved consolidated EBITDA 41% in first year, converted content to digital distribution model and revamped business model of both subsidiaries. Also held senior business and legal positions (including as general counsel) for several prominent media companies in New York with emphasis on digital media, television, cable, program production and distribution, licensing and merchandising. Top 5 Business School and J.D. Code MED387

Senior Executive in Digital Media Industry – Earlier Stage Companies: Proven leadership experience and success in all areas required to build a company: transactions and financings, business development and marketing, operations, corporate strategy, regulatory and legal, information security and privacy. CEO of early-stage interactive, live-broadcast digital media company (live, interactive YouTube). Stabilized company, including development team located in Central Europe, and led through 30% monthly growth and venture debt and private equity financings. Company is now an early leader in its space. Additional time spent reviewing digital media and entertainment companies including sports broadcasting and online games sectors. First career was as an Air Force Instructor Pilot serving across the US, Europe, Africa and Asia. MBA, law and engineering degrees from top schools. Also hold private equity investments and advisory board seats in multiple companies. Code MED372

CEO in Media – Currently Managing Partner and Chief Strategist of a consulting service firm and investment company. Also is a visiting associate professor for an MBA program and a lecturer for a graduate course. Previously, as EVP of a global media company, led the expansion of the corporate brand from 3 to more than 20 television channels across Asia Pacific. Focused on strategic growth initiatives that included mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances. MBA, BA in Philosophy. Published author. Code MED287

Chairman & CEO in printing equipment/business solutions industry – Served as CEO of $1.2 billion, 10,000 employee national outsourcing business, and largest sales/marketing channel of printing equipment for multi-billion dollar parent company.  Responsible for implementing change in business mindset from “products” to “services and solutions” to accelerate brand awareness and revenue growth across North America.  MBA with emphasis in finance. Code PRI234

CEO in Printing – Currently as VP/CFO this executive is involved in all aspects of worldwide operations as part of top management team. Focus is on finance, budgeting, human resources and cash management as well as resolution of operational issues, union negotiations and other company-wide issues. Developed systems and procedures reducing bad debt loses by 70% in two years. BA in Accounting. CPA. Code PRI286

CEO in Publishing – As publisher of a magazine with a circulation of 1.4 million, this executive realized net revenue gains of approximately 100% in a five-year period, generating about $70MM in annual revenue. Additional achievements include the launch of a new publication, acquisition and integration of a competing website, and the development of many successful cross-promotional activities and partnerships with advertisers. BA in Journalism. Code PUB263

Media CEO – Media industry General Manager and entrepreneur with experience revitalizing the diversified portfolio of media products including IT trade magazines for state and federal government agencies and commercial enterprises. MBA, top 5 business school. Code MED213

President/CEO in Printing – With oversight of manufacturing, sales and distribution locations in the US, Latin America and Canada, produced $1.3 billion in sales. Identified and implemented strategic initiatives; created business plans for product lines; integrated customer focused mission to reorganize customer service, resulting in $2 million in savings. Instituted lean manufacturing strategy and trained plants in use of 12 lean tools after securing state grants to do so. Increased cross selling by 100% over a 2-year period; lowered plant costs by 15%; generated $7.9 million in incremental revenue. BS in Business Administration. Code PRI301