EXPERIENTIAL STRATEGIST & FRANCHISE ARCHITECT
“Multi-disciplinary, creative strategic leader…”
“…Storyteller across a wide variety of applications.”
“25+ years of experience across Advertising; the Arts; Financial Services; Creative Development; Consumer Products and Experiences…”
“…Delivering bold solutions that are engaging, and operationally sound…”
BUILDING WORLDS ONE GUEST AT A TIME…
Conceiving engagement strategies anchored in story-driven and touchstone moments, to emotionally connect with fans and consumers around the world.
Drawing inspiration from life experiences and interests in Art, Literature, Pop Culture, History and Design, to provoke and entertain all while building bridges between some of the most beloved properties and audiences.
“Curiosity, careful strategic thought, team leadership and a desire to deliver the unexpected have always steered his work. “
“He prides himself on being able to align creative concepts with pragmatic operational considerations and real world financial constraints.”
OBSESSED WITH BRIDGING THE CREATIVE WITH THE PRACTICAL
SELECTED COLLABORATORS
EXPERTISE & SKILLS
Experiential Strategic Development
Creative Ideation & Development
MarCom and Brand Marketing
Property Evaluation
Franchise Management
Retail Strategy, Planning & Operations
Merchandise & Product Development
Netflix
Bringing experiences to fans around the world as they step into their favorite stories
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Warner Bros. Entertainment
Role: Global Franchise Management and Marketing
Led Franchise Management Strategy for J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World (Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts) for Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment business working with internal and external partners across all licensed experiences, products, Live entertainment, events, MarCom plans and activations around the world.
Key Partners: Universal Parks & Resorts, CineConcerts, GES, Imagine Exhibitions, Warner Bros. Studio Tour-London, Sonia Friedman Productions, Fever Originals
“My life as a Wizard…”
Main Projects: Universal Parks & Resorts
Themed Lands
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort (2014)
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Studios Japan (2014)
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Studios Hollywood (2015)
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade at Universal Beijing Resort (2021)
Attractions and Entertainment
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (Universal Orlando Resort)
Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle (Projection mapping show)
The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle - (Projection mapping show)
Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle - (Projection mapping show)
Universal Hollywood Parade – Universal Studios Japan
CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular (Lagoon show) – Universal Orlando Resort
A Celebration of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort (2014 thru 2018)
First and only official Wizarding World fan event held for 5 consecutive years
Themed Entertainment and Core Licensing Activations
Experiences
Harry Potter Film Concert Series - CineConcerts
Harry Potter: The Exhibition (2022-)
Harry Potter: A History of Magic (2018-2019) - British Library (London), New York Historical Society (New York)
Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature (2020-2023+) - National History Museum (London), Royal Ontario Museum (Toronto, Canada), Melbourne Museum (Melbourne, Australia)
Christmas in the Wizarding World - Retail Experience (2017-2019) - US, Jakarta (Indonesia), Brazil
Activations and Pop-Ups
A Wizarding World Holiday at Changi Airport (Holiday 2018)- Singapore
Wizarding World Cafe (2018) - Tokyo, Japan
Sao Paulo ComiCon - CCXP 2017, 2018 & 2019
Christmas in the Wizarding World - Multiple locations around the world
The Pre-Show…
My formal entry into the Entertainment and Experiences World took quite a lot of turns.
Here are some moments which remain in my personal highlights reel…
Universal Studios Hollywood
Role: Director, Marketing & Promotions (US and Mexico markets)
Launched first The Fast & The Furious attraction for Universal Pictures soon-to-be mega-franchise - Tokyo Drift
Worked on the park’s repositioning in 2005 resulting in the still-current tagline and brand identity as The Entertainment Capital of L.A.
Launched Fear Factor LIVE attraction inspired by NBC/Uni symphony hit property
Managed park’s sales partnership with Vons/Albertson’s that generated Universal Studios Hollywood’s ticket cards sold across their key regional grocers Vons, Stater Bros. and Pavilions
Managed sales programs from key Corporate Partner Coca-Cola
Part of the core team that successfully relaunched the updated and retooled Halloween Horror Nights event in 2006
Disneyland Resort
Role: Associate Manager, Marketing Strategy - Local Markets & Mexico
Launched the new Snow White - An Enchanting Musical LIVE show
Led resort-wide cross-functional team to launch the first Hispanic Heritage Month week-long event to engage with this key attendance segment - Disney Fiesta Latina
Worked on the launch of the first iteration of the new Tower of Terror attraction
Worked on the launch of the seasonal Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction overlay starring characters from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Part of the team launching Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary celebration
Exposición Universal Sevilla 1992
Puerto Rico Pavilion
Seville’s 1992 Universal Exposition - Seville, Spain
Attendance: 41.8M visitors [PR Pavilion - ~2-4M]
Participants: 120 countries - 109 pavilions
Duration: April 20th thru October 12, 1992
Role: Coordinator of Exhibitions
Oversaw and manage selection of all exhibition components for the pavilion
Managed formal RFP process for local and award-winning artists competing for inclusion into the pavilion art collection and on-site displays
Led exhibition content discussions and alignment with internal, government and Advisory Board
Handled shipping and logistics coordination for all exhibition elements working with Spanish government officials, transportation companies and vendors
Managed relationship with London-based design firm Fitch RS to design, manufacture and installs main exhibition room on-site in Seville
Acted as General Manager as part of core administrative team during the EXPO run between April and October 1992
More Information: Legado EXPO Sevilla (EXPO Legacy Org)