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David Ozer

Roslyn Heights,NY

Summary

A results oriented senior level executive with a unique ability to blend creative relationships with finance and business. Decisive leader that manages P&L's, boards, and shareholders.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Strong Studios
03.2022 - Current

Created new content studio initially under Ballantyne Strong Holdings


-Instrumental in recent IPO spinoff to the NYSE, under symbol SGE

-Launched company with over $9M in committed content deals

-Currently launching full slate of content in the global streaming marketing

-Creating immersive content experiences

-Work closely with board, investment bank and investors

Chief Executive Officer

Landmark Studio Group
10.2019 - 03.2022

Launched integrated entertainment company in partnership with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment ("CSSE")


-Developed and produced original content

-Sorted financing and produced Nicholas Cage feature "Willy's Wonderland"

-Maximized production tax incentives in Georgia

-Additional content includes multiple seasons of Inside the Black Box, Safehaven, Flagrant, and Heartbeat

-Sold company to Ballantyne Strong, to become Strong Studios

President

IDW Entertainment
09.2013 - 09.2018

Launched and managed the day to day operations of IDW Publishing's entertainment division

-Grew revenue from $0 to $125M in under 5 years

-Developed and produced 7 different television series

-Responsible for $268,000,000 in production revenue

-Regularly communicated with board and shareholders


EVP Head of Worldwide Television

Sonar Entertainment
11.2010 - 09.2013

-Generated over $50M in annual content sales

-Oversaw worldwide sales group with offices in US, UK, Spain, Australia

-Worked with all major US networks

VP Sales

Sony Television
01.1998 - 01.2010

Instrumental in launching major series into Syndication including:

Seinfeld

Mad About You

Ricki Lake

Walker Texas Ranger


Education

Bachelor of Science -

Emerson College
Boston
05.1987

Skills

  • Employee Relations
  • Media Relations
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Company Representation
  • Revenue Generation
  • Team Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Hands On Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Sales and Marketing

Timeline

President

Strong Studios
03.2022 - Current

Chief Executive Officer

Landmark Studio Group
10.2019 - 03.2022

President

IDW Entertainment
09.2013 - 09.2018

EVP Head of Worldwide Television

Sonar Entertainment
11.2010 - 09.2013

VP Sales

Sony Television
01.1998 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science -

Emerson College
David Ozer