Experience

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  Eldercare

  • Sabbatical

    • Sep 2018 - Aug 2019
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  Condé Nast

  • New York, New York

  • Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Conde Nast Entertainment

    • Apr 2016 - Sep 2018
    • New York, New York

    Head of business and legal affairs team of CNE’s digital video business, which is responsible for the development, production, acquisition, licensing and distribution of digital audio-visual programming. CNE produces 4,000 pieces of original digital video content a year averaging over 1 billion ...

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  Audible, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon

  • United States
  • Software Development
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Vice President, Business Affairs and Content Groups

    • Feb 2015 - Apr 2016

    • Structured and negotiated deals for the production, development, licensing and acquisition of exclusive digital audiobooks and spoken-word programming for core and new services• Identified editorial and data-driven content acquisition opportunities • Pitched to, and managed relationships with, creators/talent, agents and publishers in US, Spain and Latin America• Partnered with premium brands and Marketing team to create compelling digital content to drive new member acquisition, customer engagement and brand awareness• Oversaw acquisition content pipeline and deal life cycle (e.g., operationalize deal terms, track deal performance) in collaboration with Studios and Marketing teams; exceeded annual targets• Handled operations of the Audiobook Exchange Marketplace, with over 45,000 titles• Developed and implemented innovative content deal structures and strategies to scale content offerings • Handled and expanded Amazon content relationship, e.g., integration of audio into Kindle Unlimited service

  • Vice President, Business Affairs

    • Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

    Managed growing Business Affairs team and led digital audio content acquisition efforts, including identifying, structuring and negotiating licensing, distribution and production deals. • January 2013: 3 direct reports• January 2014: 7 direct reports • February 2015: Staff of 20

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  FertilityAuthority

  • Team Member; Investor

    • Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

    Joined start up team to work on commercial agreements for trusted brand destination site with patient-matching technology platform and referral network services for the fertility industry. Company bought by Auxogyn, Inc. in 2015 and new company, Progyny, ranked #13 on CNBC’s Top 50 Disruptor Li...

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  Sony Music Entertainment

  • United States
  • Musicians
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Global Digital Business Group

    • 2004 - 2011

    - Structured, drafted and negotiated complex agreements for the distribution of digital music and video assets across a variety of platforms and business models, e.g., subscription, ad-supported and bundled device offerings- Negotiated vendor services, technology licenses, software development and other commercial agreements - Handled dealmaking and day-to-day B&LA matters for Sony's global, US and Latin American key accounts (e.g., lead on Apple, Nokia, AT&T, Sprint, Telefonica, America Movil)- International BA liaison for HQ-NY- Worked on transactions to establish JV arrangements and strategic partnerships- Led strategic discussions regarding new business models and opportunities, e.g., multi-platform distribution, video monetization and market differentiation strategies- Advised internal clients on rights clearances, contract interpretation, intellectual property, audit and other legal matters

  • Senior Director, Business Affairs, New Technology Group

    • 2003 - 2004

  • Director, Business Affairs, Sony Music International Group

    • 2000 - 2003

    - Structured and negotiated:* Artist recording, publisher/songwriter, producer and other talent rights agreements* Licensing (in/out), manufacturing & distribution, consulting, website and other commercial agreements* Joint venture and acquisition agreements- Handled business affairs for Latin American office in Miami- Assigned to Hong Kong for 6 months to set up the Business Affairs division of the Asian Regional Office

  • Associate Director, Business Affairs, Sony Music International Group

    • 1998 - 2000

  • Counsel, Law Department

    • Jan 1996 - 1998

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  Rosenman & Colin

  • New York, New York

  • Corporate Associate

    • 1992 - Dec 1995
    • New York, New York

    Lead associate for asset acquisitions, fund formations, public and private equity/debt securities offerings, structured finance transactions and joint ventures, e.g., lead associate for Sony Music/ATV Music Publishing joint venture between Sony Music and Michael Jackson.