Leon Vanshelbaum

Leon Vanshelbaum has a diverse work experience in various industries including media and entertainment, digital media, and consulting. Leon is currently working as the Vice President of Business Development for Streaming Distribution at ViacomCBS since 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Pluto TV as the Director of Business Development for Distribution and Revenues (Programmatic) Partnerships, where they led negotiations and vetted partnerships with industry players.

Before joining Pluto TV in 2019, they worked at LV Consulting as a Consultant from 2016 to 2019, where they helped companies define their business strategy and implement transformative solutions in the digital media and gaming industries. Additionally, they worked at Sony Network Entertainment International as the Business Development and Product Lead for the Live Events Viewer App, and later as a Senior Manager for Business Development and Strategy.

Leon also has experience in consulting and management roles. Leon worked at Capgemini as the Manager for the Media & Entertainment Practice, where they led projects in business transformation and led a team in developing strategic service offerings. Leon also worked as a Sponsorship Marketing Intern at Bank of America, a Business Manager at AT Systems Inc, a Consultant at Econ One Research, and an Accountant at Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Overall, Leon Vanshelbaum has a strong background in business development, strategic planning, and project management in various industries.

Leon Vanshelbaum graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University in 1999. Leon later pursued an MBA degree with a focus on Marketing, Strategy, and Finance at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, completing their studies in 2007.