Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is currently the Vice President of Content Acquisition at DIRECTV, a role they have held since 2008. Prior to this, Ryan worked as a Senior Director in Content Acquisition at Comcast Cable and held various positions at Fox Cable Networks, Global Crossing, and Arthur Andersen. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an MBA from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business. Their extensive experience in securing content and managing business relationships has significantly contributed to their current leadership role in the industry.