
Darren Nielson
I’ve built a career in digital media with a focus on global OTT services with broad experience across... | Los Angeles, California, United States
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Darren Nielson’s Expertise I’ve built a career in digital media with a focus on global OTT services with broad experience across the P&L. I am passionate about building businesses, teams, and culture. I have extensive expertise negotiating commercial agreements, managing partnerships, leading cross-functional teams, and driving business strategy and operations. Finally, I pride myself on being transparent, collaborative, innovative, and a highly-effective communicator. Prior to Starz, I was an executive on the content team at Netflix, helping grow the service from a domestic DVD business into the leader in global streaming. As Netflix evolved, so did my role at the company. Initially, I helped launch the service across Europe, creating and executing go-to-market strategies, programming the catalog, and licensing TV series and films. Over time, I grew from managing local markets and content relationships to overseeing our global relationships with Major Studios, with an annual licensing budget of 1bn. In addition to disrupting how, when and where people engage with entertainment, I also loved innovating the licensing model, creating new ways to partner with studios and distributors to bring subscribers their favorite programs. And finally, I had the pleasure of collaborating with some of the best and brightest across the business to solve complex issues and improve the Netflix service. Prior to Netflix, I held business development positions at Sony Pictures Television and Ascent Media and co-founded a consulting firm specializing in mass transit projects. In 2006, I earned an MBA from UCLA. I currently live in Pacific Palisades with my wife and daughter and am an avid mountain biker, tennis player, and (recently) surfer.
Darren Nielson’s Current Industry Starz
Darren
Nielson’s Prior Industry
Starz
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Ascent Media
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Sony Pictures Entertainment
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Netflix
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Ucla Anderson School Of Management
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Starzplay
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Work Experience

Starz
Executive Vice President - International Networks
Sun Jan 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Starzplay
Member Board Of Directors
Sun Jan 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Ucla Anderson School Of Management
Lecturer
Sat Oct 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Starz
Executive Vice President - International Business Development & Partnerships - Svod
Sat Jan 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jan 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Starz
Senior Vice President, International Business Development And Partnerships
Sun Jul 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jan 01 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Netflix
Director, Content Acquisition
Thu Jul 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Jan 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Director, Business Development
Mon Jan 01 2007 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jun 01 2010 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ascent Media
Business Development
Sun Jan 01 2006 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Dec 01 2006 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Starz
Executive Vice President - International Networks
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