Nik Ward

About Nik Ward

As an executive inside the global entertainment industry, I lead talented teams, drive strong operational oversight, and surpass business objectives. Across my tenure, I have managed localization, digital cinema mastering, and theatrical content delivery. As an executive and leader, I have built a reputation for looking at processes objectively and seeing the gaps that others do not. I look at processes and problems both from a low and high level to gain a holistic view on the issue. I drive operational excellence while concurrently leading cultural transformations that have lasting impacts in the business and department. A career employee of 20th Century Fox, I have truly risen up the ranks in international post-production and proved myself to be an instrumental team member focused on company success. Starting as a coordinator and advancing to an SVP, I have led numerous projects and process improvements that have increased revenue, reduced costs, and led innovation. I am an executive who seeks to collaborate. With each problem I tackle or project I take on, I partner with other industry leaders and professionals to drive the best possible outcomes quickly and effectively. At my core, I am a leader. I connect with others seamlessly regardless of culture, level, or function. I construct a collaborative team environment that supports everyone’s voice and ensures my department is valued and recognized. I seek to innovate, inspire, and drive continuous improvements in team and individual performance. While I am proud of all that I have accomplished in my career, I fully respect the teams I have built and the professionals I have collaborated with are key parts of that success. Specialties: Localization Subtitle Translation Digital Asset Management Cultural TransformationOperational Excellence Project Management

Experience

1. VP, Planning Studio Operations and Physical Home Entertainment

   The Walt Disney Studios

   May 2019 — Present · Burbank, CA, US

Education

• University of Southern California

  MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

• University of California, Los Angeles

  BA

Skills

• Post Production
• Media Production
• Executive Management
• Digital Asset Management
• Feature Films
• Digital Media
• New Media
• Voice Over
• Theatre
• Animation
• Video
• Film Production
• Entertainment
• Film
• Video Production
• Television