Waheb Lekhal

– Digital start-up: launch and operation of an innovative digital media focused on cultural news. Successfully launched and operated an e-commerce service offering premium tickets to top cultural events and membership benefits. – Breakeven reached in 3 years, bootstrapped profitable growth

– Management consulting for the media, entertainment and cultural sectors. – Significant clients: Discovery Networks, Grupo PRISA, Altice, major theatres and museums. – Assignments include: – strategy, business development and digital design of fundraising philanthropic programs in the cultural sector – digital marketing for cultural institutions including video content production – strategy, positionning, product design, digital marketing and international development of OTT streaming platforms – brand positioning, content, marketing and digital transformation for a US broadcast network – concept, brand positioning, content, marketing and strategy and business for the launch of DTT networks in France and Spain. Preparation of applications to regulatory authorities (ARCOM) – strategy, business development, distribution, marketing and ad sales for major US companies in Europe. Negotiation of contracts of up to € 20 m / client / year – international development of a leading on-air design agency – organization, turnaround, restructuring and cost reduction

– Turner Broadcasting, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, is a world leader in news and entertainment television. Channels operated by Turner include CNN, TCM, TNT, Cartoon Network, Toonami, Adult Swim and Boomerang – General management of the company in French-speaking EMEA, team leadership, restructuring and turnaround – Development of B2B sales, advertising sales, licensing and merchandising – Digital transformation, launch of digital services

– General management of thematic channels: factual, lifestyle, movies – Advertising sales coordination and digital media management – Preparation of the launch of CUATRO, a national free-to-air broadcaster

– Representation of CANAL+ Group at the Board and the Executive Committee of CANAL+ España, a joint-venture between CANAL+ Group and Grupo PRISA – Negotiation of the shareholders agreement – Management of group-subsidiary operations: content and distribution licenses, digital technology – Mergers and acquisitions, setting-up of subsidiaries in Spain and Canada

– TV production and distribution company with offices in Paris, London, Munich and Warsaw – Financial management, legal management

– Assignments include: strategic planning, profitability improvement, manufacturing, marketing strategy, distribution network optimisation – Promoted Senior Consultant in record-time