Denise Bailey-Castro

Denise Bailey-Castro serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Westbrook since 2024. Previously, Denise held various influential positions at Paramount from 2015 to 2023, including Brand CFO and Head of Finance for BET Media Group, where oversight encompassed a multi-billion-dollar revenue portfolio across different media platforms. Denise played a critical role in the launch of BET+, served in distribution and business development negotiations, and participated in a leadership program focusing on audience monetization. Prior career experiences include roles at The MBA Exchange, HBO, and J.P. Morgan, along with a fellowship at Achievement Network. Denise holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, and an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School.