Bernadette Aulestia

Bernadette Aulestia became a Director in January 2021 and has also serves on the compensation committee.

Ms. Aulestia is an Independent Board Director and former President, Global Distribution at HBO. She led global revenue and operations for one of the world’s most innovative, premium media brands and led HBO’s digital transformation worldwide. She has extensive P&L experience leading high growth B2B and B2C brands in the media and entertainment vertical.

She currently serves on the board of directors of Denny’s Corporation NASDAQ: DENN, the franchisor and operator of one of America’s largest full-service restaurant chains, with locations in thirteen countries. She also serves on the Board of Trustees of Brown University. Ms. Aulestia is an active angel investor and advisor to early stage technology and consumer product companies, with a focus on direct-to-consumer commerce. Ms Aulestia has served as a moderator and speaker at numerous domestic and international conferences related to the subscription economy, innovation in media and creating equitable and diverse business cultures. Prior to HBO Ms. Aulestia held positions at Univision Communications, Turner Broadcasting Systems, and Kidder Peabody.

Ms. Aulestia has been honored as one of Fortune Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business, Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business, and the National Diversity Council’s Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Entertainment. She earned a dual degree in Economics and Development Studies from Brown University.