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Participants of the 2012 edition of the Paley-IESE Advanced Management Program in Media and Entertainment (Media AMP) will get exclusive access to major industry “movers and shakers” during the first module of the program in New York City this week (January 30 – February 4, 2012). The roster includes the CEO of Hearst Corporation, the President of NBC News, and the Head of McKinsey & Company’s Global Media, Entertainment and Information Practice.

These executives and other top executives at major media and entertainment companies will be appearing throughout the Media AMP during the program’s hallmark Leadership Forums, a unique feature of the program that lets participants interact with world-class media and entertainment leaders in a private and intimate setting. Through personal stories and one-on-one Q and A sessions, Media AMP participants learn straight from these executives about the management challenges that they face on a daily basis, and how they have addressed those challenges to advance their companies as well as their careers.

This week’s Leadership Forum speakers include the following:

Frank A. Bennack, Jr.	Frank A. Bennack, Jr. is Chief Executive Officer of Hearst Corporation, one of the world’s largest media conglomerates and owner of well-known brands that include Good Housekeeping; Cosmopolitan; Country Living; O, The Oprah Magazine; Esquire; Marie Claire; Seventeen and SmartMoney. He is also presently vice chairman of the Hearst Board of Directors and chairman of the Corporation’s Executive Committee.
Katherine Oliver	Katherine Oliver is the commissioner of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, which consists of the Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting; NYC Media; and NYC Digital. MOME aims to develop the City’s diverse media functions, encourage local economic activity in the entertainment industry as well as spur the development of new media.
Geoffrey Sands	Geoffrey Sands is the Chair of the PBS Board of Directors and in this capacity holds an ex officio, voting seat on the PBS Foundation Board. He is a Director of McKinsey & Company and heads its Global Media, Entertainment and Information Practice. He has 20 years of experience working with many of the leading marketing, media and entertainment companies.
Steve Capus	Steve Capus was named President, NBC News in November 2005. He is the No. 1 News Division executive and is responsible for all aspects of America’s highest-rated and most-watched network News division, as well as MSNBC and NBC News Channel.  He sits on the Board of MSNBC.com, The Weather Channel, The Freedom Forum and Newseum. Capus reports to Jeff Zucker, President and CEO, NBC Universal.
Alexandra Wallace	Alexandra Wallace was named senior vice president of “NBC News” in December 2008. In what is an expanded version of the role that she held from January 2006 until March 2007, Wallace’s responsibilities include overseeing “Nightly News,” news production and staffing. She assists in the oversight of newsgathering, and serves as Capus’ chief deputy within the news division.
Alan Patricof	Alan Patricof is the founder and managing director of Greycroft LLC. A longtime innovator and advocate for venture capital, Alan entered the industry in its formative days with the creation of Patricof & Co. Ventures Inc., a predecessor to Apax Partners – today, one of the world’s leading private equity firms with $35 billion under management.

“Each Leadership Forum is designed to give participants the feeling of sitting in the living room of a major media star. Participants are able to listen to them tell their personal stories about how they got to where they are today, their business challenges and views of their businesses’ futures,” said Media AMP Program Director Rich Sabreen. “These interactions not only take participants into the minds and hearts of these influential media leaders, they also pave the way for unparalleled networking opportunities with these executives who are changing the face of the business.”

This year’s edition of the Media AMP includes a select group of world-class executives representing nationalities from Colombia, France, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. Their titles include CEO, COO, President, Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Director General and General Manager. They represent media and entertainment companies from all over the world.

The first program of its kind in the industry, the Media AMP is an intensive executive education program aimed at preparing top-level, highly experienced executives to lead their media and entertainment companies into the future. In addition to its innovative curriculum and global focus, the program features Leadership Forums with in-person appearances from renowned industry leaders and innovators. The Media AMP consists of four weeklong modules conducted over a six-month period. Three modules take place in New York City and one in Los Angeles.

Applications to the 2013 edition are now being accepted! To learn more about this program, you can visit the Media AMP website at iese.edu/Media-AMP.

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