Yolanda Macias

Chief Content Officer at Cinedigm

Yolanda Macias is the Chief Content Officer at Cinedigm. Yolanda has held this position since October 2013. Prior to that, they were the Head of Business Development & Digital Distribution at Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment from April 2012 to October 2013. Yolanda has over 20 years of experience in business development and acquisitions in the entertainment industry.

Yolanda started their career as a Financial Analyst at Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin from January 1988 to December 1990. Yolanda then joined The Walt Disney Company as Senior Manager from September 1992 to March 1995 where they were responsible for acquiring content for all aspects of distribution including theatrical, DVD, digital, and television. After Disney, Yolanda spent 8 years at DIRECTV from January 1996 to December 2003, eventually becoming Vice President. In June 2004, they joined Vivendi Entertainment as EVP Acquisitions & Business Development and remained with the company until August 2012.

After receiving their MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, Yolanda Macias worked in marketing, finance, and organizational behavior. Yolanda then pursued a career in finance and general management at California State University, Northridge.

Yolanda Macias works with Daniel Schneider - SVP, Revenue, Tommy Lee - SVP, International Business Development, and Kim Staruk - SVP, Marketing. Yolanda Macias reports to Chris McGurk, Chairman & CEO.

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Timeline

  • Chief Content Officer

    October, 2013 - present

  • EVP, Content Acquisitions

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