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John Penney

Investor

Investor at Luminari Capital

Santa Monica, California, United States

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About

Advisor to Luminari; Chief Strategy Officer at Starz.

Experience

  1. NextGen FoundryChief Growth Officercurrent2020 — presentLos Angeles, California
  2. Consumer Technology AssociationBoard of Industry Leaderscurrent2026 — present
  3. University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of BusinessGuest Lecturer on Climate Change and Business Strategycurrent2023 — presentBerkeley, California, United States
  4. Sustain SoCalBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentIrvine, California, United States
  5. PebbleGrowth & Strategy Advisor to the CEO2024 — 2025Sunnyvale, California, United States
  6. Consumer Technology Association, Producer of CES®Executive Board Member2014 — 2021
  7. Twentieth Century FoxEVP, Consumer Business Development & Strategic Partnerships2017 — 2019Greater Los Angeles Area
  8. STARZPLAYChairman of the Board of Directors2015 — 2017Media City, Dubai
  9. Starz, A Lionsgate CompanyChief Strategy Officer2010 — 2017Greater Los Angeles Area
  10. Starz, A Lionsgate CompanyEVP, Strategy, Business Development & World Wide Distribution2010 — 2013Greater Los Angeles Area
  11. IMG Global MediaHead of Strategy2007 — 2008Greater Los Angeles Area
  12. HBO, Inc.Senior VP, Digital Initiatives2003 — 2007Greater Los Angeles Area
  13. AT&TDigital Strategy & Business Development2004 — 2005San Antonio, Texas Area
  14. ViacomVP, Planning & Development1997 — 1999Greater New York City Area
  15. Sanford C. BernsteinSenior Research Analyst, International Media1993 — 1997Greater New York City Area
  16. The Chase Manhattan BankFinancial Analyst, Media & Telecommunications Corporate Finance1989 — 1991Greater New York City Area

Skills & more

Global Mobility3University Lecturing2Guest LecturingGo-to-Market StrategySustainabilityFinancial Analysis9Strategic Planning50Certified Project Manager5New Business Development43Strategy99Project Management13Business Development99
+12 moreTelecommunicationsEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurBusiness StrategyDigital MediaProduct ManagementProduct DevelopmentStart-upsNegotiationTeam LeadershipLeadershipManagement

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Penney?
Advisor to Luminari; Chief Strategy Officer at Starz.
Where does John Penney work?
John Penney is at Luminari Capital.
Where did John Penney go to school?
John Penney studied at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (MBA); Columbia University (MPA, Concentration: Science & Technology Policy); Wesleyan University (BA, Psychology).

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