Leslie Cohen

Head Of Global Acquisitions, The Mediapro Studio at Mediapro U.S.

Leslie Cohen has a diverse and extensive work experience in the entertainment industry. Leslie most recently worked at Mediapro U.S. as the Head of Global Acquisitions for The Mediapro Studio. Prior to that, they served as the Executive Producer for the film adaptation of "Brownsville Bred," a critically acclaimed stage play and novel. Leslie achieved numerous awards for the film at various film festivals.

Leslie also held leadership positions at Warner Bros. Discovery and WarnerMedia, where they played a crucial role in content acquisitions for HBO and HBO Max. Leslie successfully sourced and negotiated the acquisition of notable films and oversaw the development of award-winning content. Earlier in their career, Leslie worked at HBO as the Vice President of Film Programming, where they led negotiations with major studios and independent filmmakers for film and series acquisitions. Leslie also worked as a Financial Analyst, providing financial analyses and support to various operating groups.

Overall, Leslie Cohen has an impressive track record in content acquisitions, production, and financial analysis in the entertainment industry.

Leslie Cohen holds a Bachelor of Arts - BA degree in English from Dartmouth College. There is no information provided about the start and end years of this degree program. Leslie also pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from NYU Stern School of Business. Again, no specific details about the duration of the program are available. Leslie's education also includes attending Berkeley Preparatory School, but no degree or field of study is specified for this educational experience.

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  • Head Of Global Acquisitions, The Mediapro Studio

    May, 2023 - present

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