Lesley Cerwin

About Lesley Cerwin

Lesley Cerwin is an accomplished, strategic, and results-driven communications and entertainment executive who blends creative instinct with business acumen to drive visibility, brand equity, and long-term value across the industry. With more than two decades of leadership experience, she has shaped the public narrative for major studios, networks, streaming platforms, and global entertainment brands. She is the Founder and President of Cerwin Communications, where she leads high-level publicity, corporate communications, brand partnerships, and strategic collaborations for leading studios, production companies, and consumer-facing brands.A trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership, Lesley brings deep expertise across corporate, executive, theatrical, and series publicity, as well as crisis communications and reputation management. Her career uniquely spans both communications and programming, giving her a rare 360-degree understanding of the entertainment ecosystem. At NBC Entertainment, she led major communications initiatives while also managing strategic programming efforts and enterprise-wide integration initiatives.During her time at NBCUniversal, she spearheaded cross-divisional alignment efforts to unify Peacock and NBCUniversal business units. She also led NBCU’s influential Symphony team, driving integrated, company-wide marketing and promotional strategies that maximized reach and revenue.Highly seasoned in sales integrations, cross-platform promotions, social strategy, marketing, and programming, Lesley has successfully launched and supported high-profile projects, pilots, first-look deals, major casting announcements and business acquisitions in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Experience

1. Advisor

   Phanes Funding Group

   Feb 2023 — Present · US

Education

• UCLA

  BA

Skills

• Publicity
• New Media
• Television
• Entertainment
• Celebrity
• Digital Media
• Promotions
• Editing
• Writing
• Public Relations
• Social Media