Patrick White

Director - Commercial Planning (new Release) at Studio Distribution Services

Patrick White is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in commercial planning and retail management. Currently serving as Director of Commercial Planning (New Release) at Studio Distribution Services since January 2021, Patrick has progressed through various roles including Senior Manager in both New Release and Catalog commercial planning. Prior experience includes a managerial position in retail planning at Warner Bros. Entertainment and senior financial analyst roles at Disney Consumer Products and AdColony. Patrick's background also includes positions in merchandise planning and retail allocation, along with an Associate Manager role at American Eagle Outfitters. Educational credentials include an MBA in Business Finance from Argosy University and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Studio Distribution Services

Studio Distribution Services (SDS) is a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures. We are responsible for the sales, retail marketing, and distribution of physical home entertainment (DVDs, Blu-rays, etc.) for both film and television in the US and Canada. Our vision is to be the leading partner for the entertainment industry and retailers by innovating packaged media. With our entrepreneurial spirit and the backing of two world-renowned media organizations, we endeavor to be a bold and inventive company that’s not afraid to take risks to maintain the trust of our studio and retail partners. SDS believes in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture, and embraces diverse backgrounds, ideas, and approaches, at all levels within the organization. Headquartered on the iconic Universal Lot in Los Angeles, we also have sales offices in Bentonville, AR, Minneapolis, MN, and Toronto, Canada. With all the perks you’d expect from Warner Bros. and Universal—like access to incredible content—we also have progressive benefits like unlimited vacation time, a hybrid work schedule, a substantial 401k program, monthly training courses and more.