Evan Lavere

About Evan Lavere

I have always been drawn to the convergence of Media & Technology and how these mediums can be leveraged in harmony to produce transformative experiences. I\'ve spent most of my life in pursuit of the perfect alchemy of Music, Video, Art, and Technology, creating shared experiences which bring content and consumers closer together and drive human connections - around a brand experience, a table, or a canvas.This pursuit has led me to many achievements as a Media & Technology Executive, and has allowed me to entertain my passions for conceptualization, strategy, and execution- Launch of Apple Music for Business, the world\'s leading B2B music service featuring best-in class music curation, technology, and engagement- Creation of Octave Groups multidisciplinary Media & Systems teams to produce and deliver innovative, immersive brand environments through end to end creative strategy, concept development, technology sourcing, and a globally recognized audio/video installation team. Full organization and P&L management of ~$100mm in annual B2B Enterprise Services- Development of PlayNetwork\'s International businesses from an organic offshoot contributing less than 5% to the total company, to a major growth segment comprising 30% of the total company portfolio, delivering content to more than 135 countries, and contributing 60% of new subscriber growth in 2018, over $35mm USD in annual revenue- Execution of the world\'s largest simultaneous listening party for the release of Paul McCartney\'s Memory Almost Full, featured in over Starbucks stores on the day of the album’s US release, an estimated ~6 million people spanning 50 countries hearing the album- Proven team builder with a history of recruiting, training, and developing highly capable teams and placing them in the right positions to create attainment motivated workforces. Passionate evangelist for OKRs as a means of driving organizational alignment, performance, and real-time transparency- Launch of Octave Group\'s Music Data & Analytics platform, enabling brands and content providers to receive unprecedented visibility to catalog placement and trends across PlayNetwork and Apple Music for Business brand estate- Deep understanding of Global Business Operations and workflow management through SFDC and Oracle/EBS. Full Entity P&L management across operating entities in London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Santiago, and Sydney, as well as indirect partner and channel management.

Experience

1. SVP, Advanced Solutions Group, Global Channel

   Mood Media

   Apr 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• Seattle Central College

  Environmental Science

  2004 — 2005

• Rogue Community College

  Associate of Arts - AA

  2001 — 2003

• The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles

  Video Production

  2003

Skills

• International Business
• Global Operations
• Advertising
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Solution Selling
• Operations Management
• Entertainment
• Visual Arts
• Crm
• Team Management
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media
• Solution Architecture
• International Development
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Contract Management
• Sales
• Global Management
• Strategy
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Integrated Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Product Marketing
• Product Innovation
• Social Networking
• Music Licensing
• Social Media Marketing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Salesforce.com Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Process
• Digital Copyright
• Creative Strategy
• Leadership
• Customer Retention
• International Business Development