Douglas Fulton

About Douglas Fulton

Douglas Fulton — Visionary Entrepreneur, Author & Industry TrailblazerStep into the world of Douglas Fulton, a global entrepreneur and author redefining innovation across industries—from California to Europe, from entertainment to hemp, from beverages to wellness.Founder of The Brand Accelerator, Co-Founder of Luminary Beverage, and former Co-Founder of Emergent Beverages (successful equity buyout), Douglas has built a legacy of firsts. He helped create the first hemp THC and non-alcoholic beverage portfolio company, served among the first eight Founding Board Members of the Hemp Beverage Alliance, and was part of the first twelve Founding Board Members of the Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives—shaping the “better-for-you” beverage revolution.His journey is a masterclass in creativity and execution. Douglas scaled cannabis-infused and functional wellness beverages with Tinley Beverage Co, and launched L.A. Christine, a premium skincare brand grounded in clean beauty and GMP-certified manufacturing—proof that disciplined systems turn bold ideas into durable brands.Before CPG, he built global entertainment and media partnerships with MGM, CBS, Disney, and ABC. As President of Dave Networks and SVP Europe at SBS Broadcasting, he led channel launches across multiple markets and earned recognition including Slovenia’s Viktor Awards, with features in Time Magazine and The Hollywood Reporter.Spanning three public company IPOs (NASDAQ and CSE/OTC) and three successful exits, Douglas turns concepts into market results. Whether building international operations, managing multi-state distribution, or advising global brands on innovation strategy, he combines rare insight with relentless follow-through.Beyond titles, he’s a connector and brand builder. Through The Brand Accelerator, he unites founders, investors, manufacturers, and distributors into one cohesive ecosystem—accelerating growth for the next wave of functional and hemp-derived beverage leaders.A recognized thought leader and keynote speaker, Douglas continues to push boundaries, blending business acumen, creative strategy, and cultural foresight. His story is one of reinvention, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.READ WHAT CLIENTS SAY IN RECOMMENDATIONS! Connect via d••••••••@gmail.com or DM to collaborate on the next big thing.

Experience

1. Founder Board L Advisor

   The Brand Accelerator

   Jan 2002 — Present · Newport Beach, FI

   Advisory Boutique | Fractional C-Suite Leadership | End-to-End Beverage & Media Growth**Beverage Sector – Advisory & Fractional C-Suite Services**Driving innovation and execution for **non-alcohol, infused, hemp THC, cannabis, adaptogen, and functional beverages with a vertically integrated, national-scale approach:* CPG crossover expertise: cannabis, hemp/CBD/Delta-9, and functional wellness categories* National B2B partnerships: co-packing, bioscience, formulation, and distribution networks* Strategic roadmap from concept to exit guiding brands through pivots from adult-use cannabis to * Hemp-based national expansion**Media Sector – Strategy, Growth & M\\ & A**Proven track record in building audience, revenue, and enterprise success:** re-launched 3 Egypt ERTU TV channels (USAID/State SubTV Finland boost share from **1.5% to 7%** and driving leadership: negotiated and executed the successful TV5 Finland acquisition by SBS Broadcasting, scale:** launched **13 TV channels across 11 countries**, delivering exponential audience growth and advertising revenue

Education

• University of Florida

  additional course work, Business and Communications

• University of Central Florida

  BA, Television Comunications

Skills

• Digital Media
• New Media
• Television
• Digital Marketing
• Start-Ups
• Content Strategy
• Strategy
• Broadcast
• Business Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• New Business Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Video
• Mobile Devices
• Digital Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Management
• Business Strategy
• Advertising
• Video Production
• Social Media
• Vod
• Creative Direction
• Brand Management
• Entertainment
• Film
• Iptv
• Telecommunications
• Social Networking
• Private Equity
• Marketing
• Streaming Media
• Television Programming
• Social Media Marketing
• General Management & International Experience
• Media & Entertainment
• Digital Distribution
• Mobile Marketing
• Leadership
• Public Relations