IPTV World Series Next Event
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James Randolph McGraw, President, The New Media Group |
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A former Vice-President of Business Development at DIRECTV U.S. and DIRECTV Japan from 1996 to 2003, Randy brings a wealth of experience in media strategic planning, platform operation and content management, and media business analysis to the management team.
In Japan, Randy was responsible for the subscriber acquisition framework of the business, and for strategic business planning for next-generation DTH STB services. He helped orchestrate major asset sales to SkyPerfecTV and Mitsubishi Corporation as part of DIRECTV’s Japan market exit strategy, and managed the integration of those assets into the buyers` operations. Randy also led the integration of the Primestar distribution assets into the DIRECTV US business following Hughes Electronics’ purchase of Primestar in 1999.Randy started his career as a Financial Analyst on Wall Street and has worked as a technology investment and operations analyst for Citibank. He recently served for two years in Japan as SVP of Business Planning for The Star Channel, K.K., and has advised the managements of Itochu, Sony, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation, News Corp., Paramount Pictures, Warner Brothers, MGM, and Universal.
Randy is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, and currently serves as President of the PENN Japan Alumni Network. He is also a charter member of the University of Pennsylvania`s International Alumni Advisory Board.
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