Sector Experience

Media & Entertainment
Business Services
24
years

Years of Experience

8/16

Member Since


Fortune 500
Top Consulting Firms

Experience

 
Springboard Strategy, LLC Management Consulting
Managing Director
09/2016 - Present
Springboard is a strategy consultancy that leads businesses large and small through strategic planning, innovation and product development, and execution that delivers material growth. We marry the approach and brainpower of traditional consultant with practical, do-able steps to help teams get "unstuck" and move forward - with clear tactics in support of a clear strategy. Our specialty is in strategy development and roadmapping and executive team facilitation for alignment.

Emory University Other
Adjunct Lecturer - Goizueta Business School
08/2017 - Present
Lecturer and Coach for Goizueta Business School's flagship experiential learning program, Goizueta IMPACT. IMPACT connects the ideas and skills of the classroom to the actions required by real-world organizations. Specifically, I teach MBA students business skills including structured problem-solving, how to lead and work in teams, and persuasive communication. IMPACT connects clients with student teams to solve real-world problems.

Spanx Corporate Strategy & Development
EVP Strategy
08/2015 - 03/2016
Created and led integrated strategy function at Spanx including long-range growth planning, strategic roadmaps and resource allocation. Led high-stakes strategic communication including CEO keynote speeches, staff and board meetings.

Springboard Strategy LLC Management Consulting
Strategy Consultant Non-Profit
11/2014 - 05/2015
Led development of five-year strategy for $1M non-profit. Guided Board of Directors comprised of top-tier law partners through a six-month engagement to develop vision, strategies and roadmap. Within 1-year, plan has driven growth both in staffing and funding.

Time Warner Corporate Strategy & Development
VP Strategy Development: Entertainment Brands
04/2002 - 01/2015
(reporting to CSO) Created and led strategy function for $7B entertainment division including cable television brands TNT, TBS, truTV and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). Directed a staff of 6 and a slate of 20-25 strategy projects/yr. Drove the strategy process to double the business and generate $2B incremental profit over 12 years. Competencies: Strategy Development, Planning & Roadmaps | Communication | Growth Portfolios & Pipelines | Innovation Processes | Facilitation & Workshops


Viant Management Consulting
Strategy Consultant, Media Practice
08/2000 - 10/2001
Formulated US go-to-market strategy for global wireless technology firm resulting in extended engagement. Developed knowledge management portal for top 5 US investment bank.

IBM Marketing
Manager, Media Practice
08/1999 - 08/2000
Led multi-channel marketing communications for IBM’s $1B media and entertainment segment