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Nancy J. Goldberg

Burbank

Summary

Global executive with over 20 years of strategic leadership at the intersection of media, entertainment, and technology. World Economic Forum delegate and board member of a leading Hollywood post-production provider, with deep expertise in business transformation, innovative solution development, asset evaluation, and aligning intellectual property creation with market demands. Results-driven with a proven track record of success in sales growth, revenue retention, margin maximization with expertise in cross-cultural marketing, communications and brand awareness. Committed to delivering exceptional outcomes in challenging environments.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Vice President, CRO / CMO, Head of Product Management

Kudelski Group
01.2019 - Current
  • Directed operations for NagraVision line with full P&L responsibility, reporting to CEO/Chairman.
  • Achieved organic growth of 4% after overcoming double-digit declines over 10 years.
  • Launched first revenue-generating IoT product since group's inception in 2015.
  • Secured first incremental cyber-security deals, generating $5M in additional revenue.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results within tight timelines.
  • Established strategic relationships with key partners and vendors to ensure project success.
  • Created effective business plans focusing on long-term objectives and market opportunities.
  • Reviewed financial statements and reports to measure productivity and goal achievement.

ESM, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

Amazon Web Services
Santa Monica
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Executed long-term strategy for global media accounts valued over $100M, including Disney and Warner Bros.
  • Served as trusted advisor at C-level for business and relationship development.
  • Identified and developed opportunities while supporting business cases for clients.
  • Oversaw delivery of services to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
  • Formulated multi-partner strategy for virtualized set-top boxes with leading European satellite provider.
  • Negotiated migration of Hulu’s VOD infrastructure and applications to AWS cloud.
  • Created ‘studio in a cloud’ solution integrating AWS, Thinkbox, and Elemental media services.

Strategic Business Consultant

Grounded Consulting
Los Angeles, CA And Paris, France
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assembled team of consultants to evaluate intrinsic value of Technicolor SA following share price decline from $6 to $1.25.
  • Developed comprehensive restructuring plan and pinpointed underperforming assets for potential divestiture.

Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Accounts

Deluxe Entertainment Services Group
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Originated strategic account management function, reporting directly to CEO and CRO.
  • Directed annual budgeting process and oversaw financial performance of departmental operations.
  • Developed comprehensive revenue strategy, identifying primary marketing initiatives for key clients.
  • Managed accounts for Warner Bros and 21st Century Fox, overseeing $800M in annual sales.
  • Increased Warner Bros. annual revenue by over 250%, escalating from $44M to $160M.
  • Boosted profitability for Warner Bros. by approximately 8% within two years.
  • Enhanced annual revenue for Amazon and Netflix by 325%, rising from $13M to $55M.
  • Leveraged Deluxe on Demand solutions in Asian market, generating incremental revenues of several million dollars annually.
  • Opened new growth opportunities through strategic development of Asian network operator partnerships.

Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Accounts, Acting Head of International Localization

Technicolor
Hollywood
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Increased annual revenue of Fox from $900k to over $45M, expanding market share by 40%.
  • Successfully negotiated home entertainment contract worth $175M annually, totaling over $750M.
  • Developed and launched Magic Ruby, a three-screen eCommerce solution, boosting eCommerce sales by 300%.
  • Restructured international facility operations, closing several locations, raising revenue by 65%.
  • Oversaw negotiation of $100M cross-divisional services and operating lease agreements for Technicolor@Paramount.
  • Implemented productivity and innovation programs across production, post-production, and distribution activities.
  • Collaborated with senior management to align long-term planning initiatives with corporate goals.
  • Temporarily led international localization business to enhance global operations and productivity.

Vice President, Strategic Business Development

RealNetworks, Inc.
Seattle
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Outlined and executed five-year strategic plan, achieving $40 million revenue growth.
  • Spearheaded TV Everywhere initiative to increase company visibility and expand market reach.
  • Generated $25 million in incremental revenue within 12 months through technology and service optimization.
  • Established strategic development objectives aligned with organizational goals.
  • Collaborated with major film studios to enhance partnerships and support initiatives.

Vice President, Corporate Development, Head of Finance & Strategic Planning, Digital Services Group, Senior Director, Digital Services

Ascent Media Group
Santa Monica
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Promoted to senior executive role, transforming traditional services into integrated digital offerings.
  • Directed due diligence and negotiations for multiple billion-dollar acquisitions.
  • Collaborated with Warner Bros. and CBS to establish a leading advertising distribution network generating $20M in first year.
  • Launched Digital Services Group to address digital disruption effectively.
  • Defined and executed marketing campaigns to enhance mindshare across global teams.
  • Led $200M partnership with Hewlett-Packard, overseeing strategic planning and cross-functional teams.
  • Secured $100M deal with major studio for digitization of TV and feature film content.

Vice President Operational Finance, Creative Services, Senior Director, Digital Cinema, Senior Director Business Development, Home Entertainment

Technicolor
Hollywood
01.1999 - 01.2004
  • Defined and executed Digital Intermediates strategy, achieving 150% capacity increase and over $50M incremental revenue within five years.
  • Led joint sales and marketing strategy to enhance market penetration.
  • Contributed to senior management team responsible for developing Thomson / Technicolor digital cinema strategy, resulting in 200-employee startup with Qualcomm.
  • Facilitated partnership that launched digital cinema across entertainment industry.
  • Identified, evaluated, negotiated, and closed over 20 acquisitions in post-production markets across US, Canada, and Europe.
  • Directed successful post-acquisition integration of facilities.

Senior Investment Analyst

01.1997 - 01.1999

Investment Analyst

01.1996 - 01.1997

Line Producer

01.1994 - 01.1996

Professional Rock Climber

Self Employed
Lake Tahoe
07.1984 - 07.1994

Education

Marketing Analytics - Competitive Analysis and Market Segmentation

UC BerkeleyX

Contract Law - From Trust to Promise to Contract

HarvardX

u.lab - Leading Change in Times of Disruption; u.lab: Leading From the Emerging Future

MITx

Data, Models and Decisions in Business Analytics Course -

ColumbiaX

Skills

  • Sales and marketing strategy
  • Product development
  • Multi-channel distribution
  • Sales cycle management
  • Lead generation
  • Performance marketing
  • Business transformation
  • Partnerships and alliances
  • Digital media innovation
  • Client relationship management
  • Strategic planning
  • Digital transformation
  • Market strategy
  • Revenue generation
  • Negotiation skills
  • Risk assessment
  • Performance analysis
  • Succession planning
  • Intellectual property management
  • Executive decision-making
  • Board relations
  • Global business expansion
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Corporate communications
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Capital spending
  • Organizational growth and sales growth
  • Profit and loss management
  • Visionary leadership

Continuing Education

  • Marketing Analytics: Competitive Analysis and Market Segmentation, UC BerkeleyX
  • Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract, HarvardX
  • U.lab: Leading Change in Times of Disruption, MITx
  • Data, Models and Decisions in Business Analytics Course, ColumbiaX

Professional Highlights

  • Executive Vice President, CRO / CMO, Head of Product Management, Kudelski Group, 01/01/19, Current, An officer of the Kudelski Group, a billion-dollar global technology organization headquartered in Switzerland, reporting to the CEO / Chairman of the Board with P&L responsibility for the NagraVision line of business., Manage a global team of 300+ employees that includes regional sales, sales operations, Kudelski Group marketing, product management, strategic business development and the NagraVision strategic partner program., In 3 years, took NagraVision from double digit revenue declines to organic growth of 4% for the first time in over 10 years., Oversight in our IoT group, launching first revenue producing product since its inception in 2015., Drove first ever incremental cyber-security deals in the NagraVision LOB, resulting in an incremental $5M in revenue and new cross-divisional business activity across the group.
  • ESM, Professional Services Consultant, Media & Entertainment, Amazon Web Services, 01/01/18, 01/01/19, Reporting to the head of the Media & Entertainment vertical within Professional Services in a new role created to develop and execute the long-term strategy of global media accounts ($100M+), including Disney, Warner Bros., Hulu, and the newly formed Quibi., As a trusted advisor for these customers, the role includes all aspects of business and relationship development at the C-level, identification and development of specific opportunities and supporting business cases, and delivery oversight., Developed a multi-partner strategy for virtualized set-top boxes in collaboration with a primary European satellite provider., Negotiated the migration of Hulu’s VOD infrastructure and customer facing applications to AWS cloud., Developed ‘studio in a cloud’ solution utilizing AWS cloud, Thinkbox collaborative content creation solutions, and Elemental media services.
  • Strategic Business Consultant, Various Companies, 01/01/17, 01/01/18, Grounded Consulting: Assembled team of consultants to provide Oppenheimer, a primary institutional investor of Technicolor SA, to define the intrinsic value of the company after the share price fell from $6 to $1.25. Delivered a detailed restructuring plan and identified under-performing assets to potentially divest., Adstream (2010): Enlisted to analyze plans for Adstream, a UK based advertising distribution network, to enter US markets. Collaborated closely with the executive team to provide detailed expansion plans and a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy. Built a short-form US-based distribution network in 2008 that was acquired by Adstream in 2017.
  • Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Accounts, Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, 01/01/15, 01/01/17, Reporting to the CEO and CRO, originated the company’s strategic account management function, developed the revenue strategy for the organization, and identified the primary marketing initiatives for key clients., Served as primary account manager for Warner Bros and 21st Century Fox; controlled over $800M in annual sales., In two years raised the annual revenue of Warner Bros. by over 250%, from $44M to $160M, and increased overall profitability by approximately 8%., Boosted annual revenue of the top two OTT clients, Amazon and Netflix, by 325%, from $13M to $55M., Developed the Asian market by leveraging Deluxe on Demand solutions for network operators, resulting in incremental revenues of several million dollars a year and opening the door to significant growth opportunities.
  • Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Accounts, Acting Head of International Localization, Technicolor, 01/01/10, 01/01/15, Presided over the premier global entertainment clients, Fox and Paramount Pictures, responsible for all sales and marketing activities., Shaped and executed development plans, brand and product plans, and the positioning and messaging of core capabilities., Temporarily assumed a leadership role in the standalone international localization business to improve worldwide operations and productivity., Increased the annual revenue of Fox from $900k to over $45M and expanded market share by 40% by launching productivity and innovation programs across production, post-production and distribution activities.
  • Vice President, Strategic Business Development, RealNetworks, Inc., 01/01/08, 01/01/10, Defined strategic development objectives., Liaised with major film studios., Helmed TV Everywhere initiative leveraging existing infrastructure to advance company’s public standing and open adjacent markets., Outlined and implemented five-year strategic plan which triggered $40M increase in revenue.
  • Vice President, Corporate Development, Head of Finance & Strategic Planning, Digital Services Group, Ascent Media Group, 01/01/04, 01/01/08, Promoted to a senior executive position with global responsibility to transform Ascent's traditional services businesses into an integrated digital service offering., Directed due diligence and negotiation processes for multiple billion-dollar acquisition projects., Partnered with Warner Bros. and CBS to construct advertising and syndicated content distribution network, which in its first year generated $20M and remains a market leader in short-form broadcast distribution.
  • Vice President Operational Finance, Creative Services, Senior Director, Digital Cinema, Senior Director Business Development, Home Entertainment, Technicolor, 01/01/99, 01/01/04, Defined and implemented Digital Intermediates strategy, resulting in an on-lot facility at Sony, increasing capacity by 150% and driving over $50M in incremental revenue over 5 years., Member of the 4-person Digital Cinema senior management team responsible for creating and executing the Thomson / Technicolor digital cinema strategy resulting in a 200-employee startup organization with Qualcomm.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Vice President, CRO / CMO, Head of Product Management

Kudelski Group
01.2019 - Current

ESM, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

Amazon Web Services
01.2018 - 01.2019

Strategic Business Consultant

Grounded Consulting
01.2017 - 01.2018

Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Accounts

Deluxe Entertainment Services Group
01.2015 - 01.2017

Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Accounts, Acting Head of International Localization

Technicolor
01.2010 - 01.2015

Vice President, Strategic Business Development

RealNetworks, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010

Vice President, Corporate Development, Head of Finance & Strategic Planning, Digital Services Group, Senior Director, Digital Services

Ascent Media Group
01.2004 - 01.2008

Vice President Operational Finance, Creative Services, Senior Director, Digital Cinema, Senior Director Business Development, Home Entertainment

Technicolor
01.1999 - 01.2004

Senior Investment Analyst

01.1997 - 01.1999

Investment Analyst

01.1996 - 01.1997

Line Producer

01.1994 - 01.1996

Professional Rock Climber

Self Employed
07.1984 - 07.1994

Marketing Analytics - Competitive Analysis and Market Segmentation

UC BerkeleyX

Contract Law - From Trust to Promise to Contract

HarvardX

u.lab - Leading Change in Times of Disruption; u.lab: Leading From the Emerging Future

MITx

Data, Models and Decisions in Business Analytics Course -

ColumbiaX
Nancy J. Goldberg