Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 50/100
2 mention(s) identify LAURA LEE as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Group Holdings, Inc. | 2021-09-09 | Ms. Lee has been advising growth companies like Patreon Inc., Xoogler.co (ex-Googler network), and McKinsey & Company, Inc. Previously, she held senior positions at various media, technology, and consumer companies, including Executive Vice President of Content, Strategy, and Operations at NBC Universal Media LLC in 2017, where she oversaw over $2 billion in key digital investments and relationships with Snap Inc., BuzzFeed, Inc., Vox Media, Inc., and YouTube LLC (“YouTube”), new business opportunities, and digital content production. From 2015 to 2016, Ms. Lee was the Chief Digital Officer and President of Media at Margaritaville Enterprises, LLC (“Margaritaville”), Jimmy Buffett’s lifestyle brand, where she grew Margaritaville’s digital footprint by 300% through original content, lowered the average fan age by 20 years, implemented CRM, digital and marketing infrastructures, and signed multi-million dollar deals for the new media business unit. From 2007 to 2015, Ms. Lee worked at YouTube where she oversaw North American Content, the top revenue-generating division of YouTube (more than $5 billion), launched the global transaction (VOD/EST) business for YouTube and Google Play, and created the Global Top Creator team, which oversaw the relationships with YouTube’s most popular digital-native influencers. Ms. Lee was instrumental in helping both established and digital-native publishers create sizable YouTube audiences with strong links to their owned and operated properties, leading to greater than 200% increases in revenue for key partners. Prior to her time with YouTube, Ms. Lee held various roles at Viacom Media Networks, Inc. from 2003 to 2007, including Vice President of Business Development and Operations at MTV Networks where she launched the first digital video business with Vice (VBS.TV) and acquired Harmonix Music Systems, the developer of iconic gaming hits Rock Band and Guitar Hero. | Laura Lee has senior roles in technology and media, including overseeing digital investments and launching digital video businesses, indicating technical and software-related skills. |
| Arena Group Holdings, Inc. | 2024-11-18 | Ms. Lee has been employed by Twitch, a video live streaming service, as its Chief Content Officer. She previously worked at YouTube where she oversaw the North American Content division, launched the global transaction business for YouTube and Google Play, and created the Global Top Creator team. | Has extensive experience in technology and media, including roles at Twitch, YouTube, and digital content platforms, indicating familiarity with technology and software. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
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| 2021-09-09 | Ms. Lee has been advising growth companies like Patreon Inc., Xoogler.co (ex-Googler network), and McKinsey & Company, Inc. Previously, she held senior positions at various media, technology, and consumer companies, including Executive Vice President of Content, Strategy, and Operations at NBC Universal Media LLC in 2017, where she oversaw over $2 billion in key digital investments and relationships with Snap Inc., BuzzFeed, Inc., Vox Media, Inc., and YouTube LLC (“YouTube”), new business opportunities, and digital content production. From 2015 to 2016, Ms. Lee was the Chief Digital Officer and President of Media at Margaritaville Enterprises, LLC (“Margaritaville”), Jimmy Buffett’s lifestyle brand, where she grew Margaritaville’s digital footprint by 300% through original content, lowered the average fan age by 20 years, implemented CRM, digital and marketing infrastructures, and signed multi-million dollar deals for the new media business unit. From 2007 to 2015, Ms. Lee worked at YouTube where she oversaw North American Content, the top revenue-generating division of YouTube (more than $5 billion), launched the global transaction (VOD/EST) business for YouTube and Google Play, and created the Global Top Creator team, which oversaw the relationships with YouTube’s most popular digital-native influencers. Ms. Lee was instrumental in helping both established and digital-native publishers create sizable YouTube audiences with strong links to their owned and operated properties, leading to greater than 200% increases in revenue for key partners. Prior to her time with YouTube, Ms. Lee held various roles at Viacom Media Networks, Inc. from 2003 to 2007, including Vice President of Business Development and Operations at MTV Networks where she launched the first digital video business with Vice (VBS.TV) and acquired Harmonix Music Systems, the developer of iconic gaming hits Rock Band and Guitar Hero. |
| 2022-05-02 | Ms. Lee is a seasoned technology and media executive, advisor, and board director ... Ms. Lee is a graduate of Brown University and Harvard Business School. We believe that her demonstrated experience corporate finance, strategy, digital content and marketing, as well as in the technology and media industries qualifies her to serve as a director. |
| 2023-04-28 | Since November 2022, Ms. Lee has been employed by Twitch, a video live streaming service, as its Chief Content Officer. Prior to this, she held the position of Senior Advisor at consulting firm McKinsey & Company, Inc., from August 2019 to November 2022, in addition to serving as an external adviser to growth companies such as Xoogler.co, an organization focused on entrepreneurial ventures for Google alumni, from September 2018 to November 2022, and SAAS membership platform for creators, Patreon Inc., from April 2018 to May 2020. Ms. Lee also previously held senior positions at various media, technology, and consumer companies, including serving as Executive Vice President of Content, Strategy, and Operations at the premiere media and entertainment company, NBC Universal Media LLC, during 2017, where she oversaw over $2 billion in key digital investments and relationships with Snap Inc., BuzzFeed, Inc., Vox Media, Inc., and YouTube LLC ("YouTube"), new business opportunities, and digital content production. From 2015 to 2016, Ms. Lee was the Chief Digital Officer and President of Media at Margaritaville Enterprises, LLC ("Margaritaville"), Jimmy Buffett’s lifestyle brand, where she grew Margaritaville’s digital footprint by 300% through original content and signed multi-million dollar deals for the new media business unit. From 2007 to 2015, Ms. Lee worked at the internet media channel YouTube where she oversaw the North American Content division, launched the global transaction (VOD/EST) business for YouTube and Google Play, and created the Global Top Creator team, which oversaw relationships with YouTube’s digital-native influencers. Prior to her time with YouTube, Ms. Lee held various roles at the mass media company Viacom Media Networks, Inc. from 2003 to 2007, including serving as Vice President of Business Development and Operations at its MTV Networks unit, where she launched VBS.TV, a digital video business joint venture with Vice Media, (and oversaw the acquisition of Harmonix Music Systems, the developer of iconic gaming hits Rock Band and Guitar Hero). From 2019-2022, Ms. Lee served on the board of MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) where she chaired several committees, including Audit, Digital M&A, and the COVID Task Force, and served on the Compensation Committee. She formerly was an independent director on the board of American Apparel LLC, where she served on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Ms. Lee also previously served on the board of WatchMojo, a top global entertainment network on YouTube (www.youtube.com/watchmojo). Ms. Lee currently serves on the board of Womensphere, a social enterprise business focused on empowering women and girls globally. Ms. Lee is a seasoned technology and media executive, advisor, and board director. She has been recognized for her industry expertise and as a top executive by Variety, National Association of Corporate Directors, Crain’s New York, and Multichannel News. Ms. Lee is a graduate of Brown University and Harvard Business School. |
| 2024-11-18 | Ms. Lee has been employed by Twitch, a video live streaming service, as its Chief Content Officer. She previously worked at YouTube where she oversaw the North American Content division, launched the global transaction business for YouTube and Google Play, and created the Global Top Creator team. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-10-12