Mike Novak

Mike Novak serves as the Vice President and Head of Production Finance at Starz, where responsibilities include enhancing financial models, advising third-party content providers, and consulting on international projects for the Lionsgate+ division. Previously, Mike held similar leadership positions at WarnerMedia and Turner Broadcasting, directing production finance teams and managing budgeting processes for major network launches and domestic/international productions. With extensive experience in the entertainment industry, Mike has also contributed to strategic initiatives at The CIM Group, House of Blues Entertainment, and DreamWorks, while beginning a career as a financial analyst at Twentieth Century Fox. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Management/HRTA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.