Gene Pao
Digital video and television executive
Hermosa Beach | United States
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In my own words
— Gene<p>Surfer, skier, snowboarder, mountain biker, golfer, and outdoor sports in general.
Professionally, I am a digital video and television executive.</p>
Trajectory
Feb 2024 — Now
Advisor · FUEL TV
Oct 2013 — Now
Executive Vice President, Strategy and Digital · Shout! Studios
Shout! Studios is a private equity backed (Oaktree Capital Partners) independent film, television, and digital video distribution company. Reporting to the CEO and supervising a staff of over 50, my role expanded beyond digital businesses to include, production, creative services, marketing, product/brand management, distribution, and business development, and corporate strategy for the entire company.
Jan 2012 — Nov 2012
Vice President, Marketing · Golf Channel
Golf Channel (NBC Golf) connects the world to golf through a cable network, a news and information website, an online tee time booking service (GolfNow), golf instruction (Golf Channel Academy and SwingFix), an amateur golf tournament (AmTour), and more. I oversaw marketing for the cable channel and various digital initiatives.
Dec 2011 — Jan 2012
Action Sports Consultant · YouTube
I developed a strategy for penetrating the action sports vertical and negotiated agreements with various video content providers including the ASP, Volcom, Rip Curl, and Fusion TV.
Jan 2008 — Dec 2011
VP, New Media and International Development · FUEL TV
FUEL TV is an action sports television network with channels in the US (now Fox Sports 2), Australia, Europe, South Africa, and syndicated programming worldwide. I oversaw our digital and international businesses.
Jan 2001 — Dec 2007
Executive Director, Business Strategy & Development · Disney and ESPN Media Networks
Disney and ESPN Media Networks is responsible for the distribution of the Walt Disney Company's multichannel offerings including Disney Channel, ESPN, ABC Family, ABC retransmission, VOD, and digital products. I was responsible for developing deal negotiation strategies, industry analysis, and new business development efforts.
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Education history
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science
Harvard Business School
MBA
