Christopher J. Kuelling
Denver,CO
Summary
30+ year media executive and attorney with extensive experience in copyright protection and anti-piracy. Proven track record in leadership roles including overseeing an anti-piracy organization with staff and member organizations located in diverse locations, and coordinating the filing and successful prosecution of over 35 copyright lawsuits. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, recruiting new members, meeting deadlines, and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy
09.2014 - Current
- Oversee relationships and reporting with member organizations including Sony, Scripps, BBC Studios, beIN Sports, Star, TV5, TV Globo and most major middle east broadcasters,
- Manage 12-member team of attorneys, piracy lab analysts and software engineers to protect copyrights of over 220 television channels and extensive VOD libraries;
- Coordinated the filing and successful prosecution of over 35 copyright lawsuits through IBCAP members which effectively shut down most major multicultural pirate services in the U.S., and also shut down the dealers and sales outlets associated with such services;
- Oversaw development and staffing of IBCAP anti-piracy lab with state-of-the-art automated detection and takedown tools;
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to raise awareness with consumers and retailers of pirate services;
Senior Vice President, International Programming
DISH & Sling TV
01.2009 - 06.2016
- Responsible for all aspects of the international channel business of DISH and Sling TV - over 400 channels in 28 different languages;
- Managed 35-member team responsible for content acquisition & licensing, marketing, operations, finance and anti-piracy;
- Expanded the international channel count on DISH and Sling TV from 160 to 400;
- Conceptualized and launched Dish World (now Sling TV), the first standalone OTT service launched by a major MVPD. Member of executive team that launched Sling TV;
Vice President, International Licensing
Echostar Global B.V.
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Responsible for international sports rights acquisition, licensing of foreign channels and VOD for distribution on DISH;
- Oversaw all content strategy and licensing content rights for a DISH startup service in Taiwan;
Vice President & Associate General Counsel
DISH
04.2002 - 08.2006
- Lead licensing attorney for DISH Programming Department (2004 - 2006)
- Managed outside counsel on DISH litigation (2002 - 2004)
In-House Counsel / Litigation Attorney
ICG Communications / Montgomery, Green Et Al.
08.1992 - 04.2022
- In-house counsel for startup telecom company. Responsibilities included litigation management, contract negotiations/drafting, M&A.
- Litigation associate for Denver-based law firm.
Education
J.D. -
Washington & Lee University School of Law
Lexington, VA05.1992
Bachelor of Arts -
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY05.1987
Skills
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Team Leadership
- Strategic and Budget Planning
- Project and Operations Management
- Contract Negotiation and Administration
- Litigation / Legal Counsel Oversight
Interests and Hobbies
Mountain climbing, foreign travel, skiing, biking. Successfully climbed the 100 highest peaks in Colorado, and four of the global "seven summits".
Timeline
Executive Director
International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy
09.2014 - Current
Senior Vice President, International Programming
DISH & Sling TV
01.2009 - 06.2016
Vice President, International Licensing
Echostar Global B.V.
08.2006 - 12.2008
Vice President & Associate General Counsel
DISH
04.2002 - 08.2006
In-House Counsel / Litigation Attorney
ICG Communications / Montgomery, Green Et Al.
08.1992 - 04.2022
J.D. -
Washington & Lee University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts -
Colgate University
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