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Jonathan Bourke
Former Chief Information
Officer
Interpublic Group (IPG)
Jonathan Bourke is an seasoned media
and technology executive with deep
technology strategic and operational
experience of implementing systems,
electronic automation of processes
and shared environments worldwide
through the application of new and
cutting edge exchange, analytics and
digital technologies. Most
recently, Jonathan served as the CIO
for Global Shared Services of the
Interpublic Group, and was
previously a Technology Director
with CSC. Along his career Jonathan
has specialized in creating,
developing and delivering innovative
cost effective media and advertising
solutions worldwide provide the
experience and expertise to meet the
unique challenges facing the media
and advertising world. He studied at
the University of Limerick, where he
received his BSc with a focus in
Computer Systems.
Jamyn Edis
VP, Emerging Technology
Home Box Office (HBO)
Jamyn Edis is the VP of Emerging
Technology at HBO. His role is
focused on creating strategies and
product development opportunities
around emerging digital and consumer
platforms, and assessing the
implications for HBO’s business and
technology organizations. Key areas
of focus include the impact of new
content creation tools, distribution
methods and consumer devices - this
encompasses online video, social
media, mobile applications,
next-generation content, gaming,
search, digital advertising, sports
technology and interactive TV.
Additionally, his responsibilities
include defining HBO’s R&D and
patent process to drive business and
technology innovation. Previously,
Jamyn worked as a strategy
consultant for Accenture's Media &
Entertainment Practice in London and
New York. His engagements focused on
the media, digital convergence and
communications space. Clients have
spanned the music, videogames,
television, publishing, sports,
internet, social networking, cable,
telematics, consumer electronics,
and both fixed and wireless telecoms
sectors. Other professional
experience has seen Jamyn working in
advertising, magazine publishing,
film, derivatives research and
venture capital in London, Paris,
Düsseldorf, Hong Kong and Los
Angeles. Jamyn holds a BA and MA
from Cambridge University, as well
as an MBA from Harvard Business
School.
Christian Jorg
Senior Vice President, New
Media and Commerce
Island Def Jam Music Group -
Universal Music Group
Christian oversees the business
activities of the Island Def Jam
Music Group in the online and mobile
space. He is also responsible for
expanding the company’s business
beyond its traditional focus by
finding new creative outlets for its
artists and building new revenue
streams. IDJ artists include Mariah
Carey, Kanye West, Bon Jovi, The
Killers, Rihanna, Jay-Z and many
others. Prior to taking this
position, he was EVP, Entertainment
at Flycell, one of the world’s
leading direct to consumer mobile
entertainment companies. Before that
he was CEO and co-founder of E-Magine
Entertainment, an independent record
label. He started his career at BMG
Entertainment where he founded the
New Technologies department.
Christian received his MBA degree
from Columbia University in New
York.
Al
Lieberman
Executive Director -
Entertainment, Media and Technology
(EMT)
NYU Stern School of Business
Al Lieberman is the Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Executive Director of the Entertainment Media and Technology Program at New York University’s Stern School of Business. In his current position, Professor Lieberman teaches several courses including in The Marketing of Entertainment Industries. Global Impact of Entertainment, The Business of Producing, Sports Marketing, and a Los Angeles based course called The Craft & Commerce of Cinema. Professor Lieberman has been with NYU Stern for more than six years. His primary research areas of interest include film festivals and entertainment globalization. Before joining NYU Stern, Professor Lieberman served as the executive vice president of Young and Rubicam Direct Response Division and managed the advertising accounts of Fortune 500 companies. He then joined Simon and Schuster as World-Wide Director of Marketing and became Executive Vice President of the company’s Silhouette Books division. Professor Lieberman was also the founder and CEO of Grey Entertainment, an advertising and marketing company whose client roster included Warner Brothers Studios, ABC Entertainment, News American Corp., Harper Collins Publishers and a variety of theater and arts companies. Professor Lieberman received his Bachelor of Science in labor relations from Cornell University and his master’s degree in marketing from NYU Stern.
Kathy Timko
Chief Operating Officer
Canoe Ventures
Kathy was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Canoe Ventures in June 2009. In this role, she works with all of Canoe's lines of business to help ensure that the promise of advanced advertising becomes a reality. Prior to Canoe, she has served in key management roles and board positions in both start-up and mature companies for the past 15 years. Before joining Canoe, Kathy was COO of Carrier Services at IDT where she directed pricing, profit optimization, business metrics reporting and operations. In 2006, she was named COO of IDT Telecom where she oversaw the unit's retail and wholesale businesses and was responsible for product management, technology, engineering and all operations. During her tenure at IDT, Kathy also served as CTO of IDT Telecom, EVP of Technology of IDT Corporation, and COO of the Engineering and Operations Division. Kathy began her career with IDT in 1998 as Vice President of Engineering and Operations and was appointed to the IDT Telecom Board of Directors in 2001. Before joining IDT, Kathy served as EVP of Development and Operations at Call Sciences, a start-up company developing Personal Number Services. Previously, Kathy had worked on communications and software systems for Bellcore; military projects at BBN; and technical and management positions in a variety of companies focusing on the development of energy systems and robotics. Kathy serves as an independent director on the board of Motionbox, Inc. an internet-based personal video sharing services provider. She maintains a strong presence within the community and has been honored by the Resource Center for Women and Their Families for her leadership and philanthropy. Kathy holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and an M.S. in Computer Science from Boston University.
Jamie Voris
Chief Technology Officer,
Digital Media Group
National Football League (NFL)
As the Chief Technology Officer for
the National Football League's
Digital Media Group, Jamie Voris
manages all technical aspects of the
League's digital initiatives. He
oversaw the re-launch of NFL.com and
the construction of the platform to
operate all 32 club sites, as well
as a host of other high-volume,
high-visibility projects (including
Sunday Night Football Extra with NBC
and the Emmy-nominated NFL.com
Live). Prior to his tenure at the
NFL, Mr. Voris served as the Vice
President, Technology for Playboy,
where he spearheaded the overhaul
and refocusing of its technology
infrastructure as well as creation
of the company's foundational
technology road map.
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