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Kevin Mayer

Investor

Managing Partner at Smash Capital

Los Angeles, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M

About

Kevin Mayer is co-CEO and founder of Candle Media, as well as co-founder, executive chairman, and managing partner of Smash Capital. He previously served as CEO of TikTok and COO of ByteDance, where he oversaw global strategy and corporate functions across multiple business units. Prior to ByteDance, he held the position of chairman of Disney's Direct-to-Consumer and International division, where he led the development of Disney+ and managed the company's streaming services, international operations, and major acquisitions including 21st Century Fox, Marvel, and Lucasfilm.

Experience

  1. HYBEBoard Membercurrent2026 β€” presentSeoul, South Korea
  2. Harvard Business SchoolBoard Membercurrent2024 β€” presentUnited States
  3. The Paley Center for MediaMember Board of Trusteescurrent2023 β€” presentUnited States
  4. Candle MediaCo-CEOcurrent2022 β€” presentLos Angeles County, California, United States
  5. Smash CapitalCo-Founder/ Executive Chairman/ Managing Partnercurrent2022 β€” presentLos Angeles, CA
  6. TinuitiBoard Member2021 β€” 2026
  7. SalesforceAdvisory Board Member2020 β€” 2025
  8. The Forest Road CompanyBoard Member2020 β€” 2025
  9. DAZN GroupChairman Of The Board2021 β€” 2023
  10. Access IndustriesAdvisor2020 β€” 2023
  11. ByteDanceChief Operating Officer2020Los Angeles, California, United States
  12. TikTokChief Executive Officer2020Los Angeles, California, United States
  13. The Walt Disney CompanyChairman, Direct-to-Consumer and International2018 β€” 2020Burbank, California
  14. The Walt Disney CompanySenior Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer2015 β€” 2020
  15. The Walt Disney CompanyExecutive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Business Development2005 β€” 2015
  16. LEK Consulting, LLCPartner, Global Head of Media and Entertainment2002 β€” 2005
  17. Clear Channel CommunicationsChairman and CEO, Internet group2000 β€” 2002

Education

  1. Harvard Business SchoolMBA, General Management1988 β€” 1990
  2. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyBSME, Mechanical Engineering1980 β€” 1984
  3. San Diego State UniversityMSEE, Electrical Engineering1986 β€” 1988

Skills & more

Licensing9Business Development99Strategic Partnerships68Marketing Strategy35Management47Digital Strategy16Management Consulting30Leadership62Business Strategy99Corporate Development31Entrepreneurship27Emerging Markets5
+12 moreStrategyProduct ManagementStart-upsCompetitive AnalysisMergersProduct MarketingM&A experienceDigital MediaStrategic PlanningLong-term VisionInvestmentsOnline Advertising

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