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Christopher O'Connell has a extensive work experience in finance and corporate roles. Christopher is currently working as the CFO at MRC since September 2021. Before joining MRC, they served as EVP, Corporate Finance and CFO, Global Content & Distribution at ErosSTX from January 2015 until September 2021. Prior to that, they had various roles at The Walt Disney Studios, including Integrated Planning & Franchise Management from August 2012 to January 2015, and as part of the Graduate Development Program from September 2011 to August 2012. Christopher also worked as an MBA Intern in Business Development & New Media Distribution Strategy at The Walt Disney Studios from June 2010 to August 2010. Christopher's earlier experience includes roles in Strategic Planning & Business Development at DreamWorks Animation from January 2005 to June 2009, and as an Analyst in Technology, Media & Telecommunications Investment Banking at JP Morgan Chase from August 2003 to December 2004.
Christopher O'Connell completed their BA in Economics at Yale University from 1999 to 2003. Christopher then pursued an MBA in Strategic Management from The Wharton School between 2009 and 2011.
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MRC is a diversified global entertainment company which develops, finances and produces some of the world’s most iconic, award-winning and prestigious series, films, documentaries and live event programming and operates joint ventures in data and publishing. MRC is comprised of four content divisions: MRC Television, the largest and most award-winning independent television studio in North America; MRC Live & Alternative, the biggest proprietor of live-event entertainment programming broadcasts globally; MRC Film, known for its high-quality distinctive films, its specialty labels and investments in major studio films; and MRC Non-Fiction, known for working with a diverse group of artists to produce feature documentaries and docuseries. MRC and Penske Media Company (PMC) operate a publishing joint venture and strategic content partnership with brands The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Vibe and Music Business Worldwide. Luminate is a joint venture between PMC and MRC and brings together MRC Data and Variety Business Intelligence. MRC owns a majority stake in Civic Center Media, A-Major Media and has minority investments in A24, Fulwell 73, Sugar23 and T-Street. For more information please visit: www.mrcentertainment.com.