Eric Besner

Eric Besner is a seasoned executive in business development and partnerships, currently serving as Head of Distribution & Partnerships at Youth Media International since May 2023. Besner holds advisory roles at AVID and LoCo Plus, alongside previous leadership positions, including Chief Business Officer at Fable and SVP roles at Warner Bros. Discovery and Warner Bros. Digital Networks. Significant contributions include driving partnership strategies that resulted in substantial subscriber growth for HBO Max and managing global distribution for the iconic Lucasfilm properties. A law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a BA in English Literature from UCLA underpin Besner's extensive experience in the media and entertainment industries.