Olivier Laouchez is the Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of TRACE TV. He is a serial entrepreneur from Martinique (Caribbean island) with more than 25-year experience in the entertainment industry. In 2003, Laouchez got funding from Goldman Sachs to acquire the Trace brand and eponym print magazine and relaunch them as an audio-visual media platform dedicated …
Victor Williams is the CEO,NBA Africa. He oversees the league’s basketball and business development initiatives in Africa and is responsible for continuing to grow the popularity of basketball and the NBA across the continent through grassroots development, media distribution, corporate partnerships, and more. Prior to joining the NBA in August 2020, Williams served for five …
Jonelle Procope is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Apollo Theater. A position she has held since 2003. She became a member of the Apollo Board of Trustees in 1999. She leads a staff of sixty union and non-union employees and an executive team responsible for all financial, production and strategic functions of the legendary …
George Gachara is the Managing partner, Entrepreneur and Arts manager at HEVA Fund LLP. He leads a development and business exploration of the creative industries in East Africa and is providing leadership in creating long-term economic and cultural value in this dynamic sector. In addition to his work at HEVA, George is also a member …
Aba Blankson is a visionary executive and the current Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the NAACP. She oversees and develops communication strategies, campaigns, and partner collaborations to elevate the NAACP brand’s products and services. Under her leadership, the NAACP launched initiatives such as the “COVID Unmasked” virtual event series to raise awareness of pandemic …
Charles D. King is the Founder & CEO of MACRO. A multi-platform media company representing the voice and perspectives of people of color. Mr. King casts the overall vision, mission and strategic goals for the company’s multiple business verticals, which include a film and television studio, talent and influencer management divisions, a branding and creative agency …
Tunji Balogun is the Chairman and CEO of Def Jam Records. He is Nigerian-born entertainment heavyweight and former Executive Vice President of A&R for RCA Records, an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America. In his role, Balogun oversees a roster that includes music heavyweights like Jay-Z, …