Areas of Expertise
20 year+ of experience in global Media and Entertainment business, working for Warner Bros. in Japan, the UK and the US.
Accomplished Keynote speaker at events in Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Founded and produce “Global Stage Hollywood Film Festival” held the TCL Chinese Theatre each fall.
Teaching Interests
Cross-cultural communication, advertising, retail and media.
Research
White papers: Shoppable Media (x2), Retail Media Bundles, International Content, Advertising video on demand.
Representative Publications
Nikkei Asia, Bloomberg, The Streamable, Media Play News, DEGonline, StreamTVinsider, others.
Education
MBA: University of Southern California 2003
BComm: University of Alberta, 1990
Previous Appointments
Chairman, Japan – America Society of Southern California
Professional Associations
Board Member: Japan America Society of Southern California
Board Member: LA5 Rotary Club
Member: America – Japan Society Tokyo
Member: Foreign Correspondents Club Japan