Robert G. Read

Chief Revenue & Growth Officer (crgo) at Out & Equal

Robert G. Read has extensive experience in executive-level roles in marketing and business development. Robert is currently serving as the Chief Revenue & Growth Officer (CRGO) at Out & Equal since September 2022. Prior to this, they worked at AnitaB.org from July 2019 to July 2022, holding the position of Senior Vice President, overseeing Business Development, Customer Success, Marketing, and Communications.

Before joining AnitaB.org, Read worked at NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Robert held various roles within the company, including Senior Vice President of International Brand & Digital Marketing, where they managed a team of over 60 marketers and handled a revenue budget of $450M and a marketing budget of $50M+. Robert also served as the Senior Vice President of Global New Technology & Brand Marketing and Vice President of International Marketing, Catalogue, TV, and Special Interest. During their tenure, they led major initiatives in Home Entertainment, including global Blu-ray product launches, direct-to-consumer initiatives, and expansion into new markets.

Before their time at NBCUniversal, Read worked at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies, where they served as the Executive Director of Consumer Products Marketing. Robert was responsible for developing strategic plans for DC Comics and managing successful franchise strategies, leading to significant revenue growth. Robert also managed high-profile live events and tours for the Looney Tunes brand.

Overall, Robert G. Read has a proven track record of driving revenue growth, developing successful marketing strategies, and leading cross-functional teams in the entertainment industry.

Robert G. Read has an MBA degree in Marketing from the USC Marshall School of Business. Robert also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Theatre, Film, and TV from UCLA. The specific start and end years for each degree program are not provided.

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  • Chief Revenue & Growth Officer (crgo)

    September, 2022 - present