Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) |
Position |
| Christopher J. Wyatt |
Chief Administrative Officer |
| Keith Morrow |
Chief Information Officer |
| Rebeca Johnson |
Chief Marketing Officer |
| Thomas M. Casey |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Eileen Terry |
Executive Vice President, Franchising & Emerging Brands |
| Eric Peterson |
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
| Frank G. Paci |
Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning and Development |
| David Podeschi |
Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Distribution and Logistics |
| Lou Jones |
Senior Vice President |
| Mary Bell |
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corp Treasurer |
| Amisha Sinha |
Vice President |
| Eldridge Burns |
Vice President & Senior Corp Counsel |
| J.W. Craft |
Vice President |
| Jeffrey Calman |
Vice President, Studio Relations and New Media |
| Larcine Bland |
Vice President, Community Affairs & Diversity Initiatives |
| Rosemary Yap |
Vice President, Store Operations |
| Vicki Reid |
Vice President |
| Angelika Torres |
Director, Investor Relations |
| Kellie Nugent |
Director, Investor Relations |
| Max Foxx |
Director |
| Randy Hargrove |
Director, Corp Communications |
| Shane Evangelist |
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Blockbuster Online |
| Jim Howell |
Controller |
| Diana Wynne |
Treasurer |
| Steve Riley |
Senior Accountant |
Board of Directors
Mr. Keyes has served as the Company's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer since July 2007. He is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of 7-Eleven, Inc. He was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of 7-Eleven, Inc. in 2000 and prior to then, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of 7-Eleven, Inc. from 1998 to 2000 and Chief Financial Officer of 7-Eleven, Inc. from 1996 to 1998.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Chief Administrative Officer |
Current |
| Petro Stopping Centers |
Director |
Current |
| National Urban League |
Member, Board of Trustees |
Current |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
Thomas M. Casey is executive vice president and chief financial officer for Blockbuster Inc., where he is responsible for managing Blockbuster’s financial, accounting and internal audit functions. Casey reports to James W. Keyes, Blockbuster chairman and CEO.
Most recently a managing director for Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., Casey was responsible for the bank’s retail industry relationships in North America and served as a strategic financial advisor to some of the world’s largest companies in the retail entertainment, food and drug, convenience store, food wholesale and foodservice industries.
Prior to Deutsche Bank, Casey held investment banking positions with Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, and Dillon Read & Co.
Casey earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, served as an officer in the U.S. Navy and received his MBA from Harvard Business School.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. |
Managing Director |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Executive Vice President, Franchising & Emerging Brands |
Current |
Eric H. Peterson is Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Blockbuster Inc. where he is responsible for all of the management and operations of the company’s legal affairs and oversees Blockbuster’s Human Resources and Corporate Communications departments. He joined the Company in October of 2007.
Prior to his appointment at Blockbuster, Peterson most recently served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the former TXU Corporation, a $32 billion Fortune 200 Dallas-based energy company. He joined the energy services company in 2002 as its first-ever general counsel, was responsible for the successful resolution of the company’s complex legal affairs in conjunction with its then European operations and was an integral part of the executive management team responsible for the company’s turnaround.
Prior to TXU, Peterson served as general counsel for DTE Energy, an $8.6 billion publicly traded, integrated utility in Detroit. Before that he was a partner in the Texas-based law firm, Worsham, Forsythe & Wooldridge LLP, now known as Hunton & Williams, where in addition to practicing corporate law, he served as a top legal advisor to TXU, the firm’s largest client.
Peterson graduated cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University where he also earned his law degree. He received the “Best General Counsel” award in 2004 from the Dallas Business Journal, is a member of the SMU Corporate Counsel Symposium’s Board of Directors, and serves on numerous professional and non-profit boards, including the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Current |
| TXU Corp. |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| DTE Energy Company |
Senior Vice President |
Former |
| TXU Corp. |
General Counsel |
Former |
| DTE Energy Company |
General Counsel |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Distribution and Logistics |
Current |
| 7-Eleven, Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Merchandising and Logistics |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corp Treasurer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Vice President & Senior Corp Counsel |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Vice President, Studio Relations and New Media |
Current |
| Warner Bros Inc. |
Executive Vice President, Video On Demand and Electronic Sell-Through |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Vice President, Community Affairs & Diversity Initiatives |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Vice President, Store Operations |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Director, Investor Relations |
Current |
| Shelton Group |
Vice President, Investor Relations |
Former |
| Shelton Group |
Director, Investor Relations |
Former |
| Vignette Corporation |
Investor Relations Officer |
Former |
| Financial Dynamics LLC |
Senior Account Associate |
Former |
| The University of Texas at Austin |
Bachelor of Arts Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Blockbuster Online |
Current |
Steve Riley has more than 12 years of financial experience including Auditing, Accounting and Financial Analysis. He has served in roles from Assistant Controller to Director of Financial Analysis for several well-known companies. For over two years, Steve has worked directly with small business owners and staff to help them gain financial security. Prior to joining RCFO, Steve was the Director of Financial Analysis for Bright Now Dental (formerly Monarch Dental Corporation). While at Bright Now, Steve oversaw financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting. He worked directly with the CFO in preparation and issuance of financial statements. Steve also developed and maintained multiple databases, which significantly improved the company's information management. As a Senior Accountant/Analyst at Blockbuster, Inc., Steve played an integral role as the corporate partner for new initiatives such as Marketing Solutions and Blockbuster.com. He worked directly with the Controller and CFO on special projects and developed the Blockbuster Leadership and Skills Training (BLAST) program. As the Assistant Controller for Denton Regional Medical Center, Steve implemented a new fixed asset system, prepared the yearly budget and executed financial close procedures. He also managed the professional office building and was responsible for all budget and financial aspects of the opening of a new hospital facility. During his tenure with CompUSA as a Senior Audit Consultant, Steve was instrumental in creating the Audit Services department. He performed various operational reviews and audits throughout the country. Steve began his professional career with the Baylor Health Care System in the Internal Audit department. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting Control Systems from the University of North Texas, and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Starfire |
Director of Various Subsidiaries |
Current |
| American Railcar Industries, Inc. |
Principal |
Current |
| American Railcar Industries, Inc. |
Chairman |
Current |
| Starfire |
Chairman of the Board |
Current |
| American Property Investors, Inc. |
Chairman |
Current |
| Icahn Enterprises L.P. |
Chairman |
Current |
| ImClone Systems Incorporated |
Chairman of The Board |
Current |
| XO Communications, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Yahoo! Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Stratosphere Corporation |
Chairman & President |
Former |
| American Real Estate Partners, L.P. |
Chairman |
Former |
| ACF Industries, Inc. |
Chairman |
Former |
| Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc. |
Chairman |
Former |
| Maupintour Holdings, LLC |
Chairman |
Former |
| Stratosphere Corporation |
Director |
Former |
| Cadus Corp |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| American Real Estate Partners, L.P. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| WCI Communities Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| Princeton University |
B.A. |
Former |
Edward Bleier has been a director of RealNetworks since April 1999. He retired from Warner Bros. in January 2004 where he had previously served as President of Pay-TV, Cable and Networks Features. Over 34 years with Warner Bros., he was involved in the development of home video, video-on-demand, pay-TV, and cable systems and networks, with ongoing responsibilities for programming, animation, sports, and the distribution of movies and television programs. Mr. Bleier previously served as a Vice President of ABC-TV, at various times overseeing sales, daytime and children's programming, marketing and planning. Mr. Bleier chairs the Center for Communication and the Academy of the Arts Guild Hall, serves as a trustee of the Charles A. Dana Foundation and the Martha Graham Dance Center, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Mr. Bleier holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Syracuse University and served in the U.S. Army, specializing in public information. Mr. Bleier has also been a key volunteer in Syracuse University's New York City fund-raising efforts and is an integral supporter of the Newhouse school's Center for Popular Television. In 2003, Mr. Bleier authored The Thanksgiving Ceremony: New Traditions for America's Family Feast (Crown Publishing).
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Drakontas LLC |
Director of Realnetworks |
Current |
| The Dana Foundation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Drakontas LLC |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| CKX, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Rhapsody Unlimited |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| RealNetworks, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Cable Com Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Warner Bros Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Warner Bros Inc. |
Senior Advisor |
Former |
| Syracuse University |
Bachelor of Science Degree |
Former |
| Council on Foreign Relations |
member |
Former |
Gary J. Fernandes was appointed as a director of Blockbuster in December 2004. He has served as Chairman of FLF Investments, a family business involved with the acquisition and management of commercial real estate properties and other assets, since 1999. Since his retirement as Vice Chairman from Electronic Data Systems Corporation in 1998, he founded Convergent Partners, a venture capital fund focusing on buyouts of technology enabled companies. In addition, from 2000 to 2001, Mr. Fernandes served as Chairman and CEO of GroceryWorks.com, an internet grocery fulfillment company. In November 1998, he founded Voyagers The Travel Store Holdings, Inc., a chain of travel agencies, and was President and sole shareholder of Voyagers. Voyagers filed a petition under Chapter 7 of the federal bankruptcy laws in October 2001. Mr. Fernandes serves on the board of directors of BancTec, Inc. and Computer Associates International, Inc. He is also a member of the board of governors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Trustee for the O’Hara Trust and the Hall-Voyer Foundation.
Jackie M. Clegg was appointed as a director of Blockbuster in July 2003. She serves as Managing Partner of Clegg International Consultants, LLC, an international strategic consulting firm she founded in September 2001, specializing in emerging markets. In July 2001, Ms. Clegg stepped down as Vice Chairman and First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, financier to foreign buyers of U.S. goods and services, after serving in that role since June 1997. She also served as its Chief Operating Officer from January 1999 through fiscal year 2000. Ms. Clegg also serves on the board of directors and audit committees of CBOT Holdings Inc. (Chicago Board of Trade), Brookdale Senior Living Inc., Cardiome Pharma Corp. and Javelin Pharmaceuticals Inc. In accordance with the listing standards of the NYSE, Blockbuster’s Board of Directors has determined that Ms. Clegg’s simultaneous service on Blockbuster’s Audit Committee and on the audit committees of the foregoing public companies does not impair Ms. Clegg’s ability to effectively serve on Blockbuster’s Audit Committee.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Cardiome Pharma Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| CBOT Holdings, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| CBOT Holdings, Inc. |
Chief Operating Officer |
Former |
| Export-Import Bank of the United States |
Chief Operating Officer |
Former |
| Export-Import Bank of the United States |
First Vice President |
Former |
| Exim Bank |
|
Former |
| Export-Import Bank of the United States |
Vice Chairman |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Dick Clark Productions, Inc. |
Managing Director |
Current |
| The Brooklyn College Foundation, Inc |
Trustee |
Current |
| ImClone Systems Incorporated |
Chairman |
Current |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Dick Clark Productions, Inc. |
Vice Chairman |
Current |
| InfoSpace, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| King World Productions, Inc. |
President and Chief Operating Officer |
Former |
| Brooklyn College |
M.A. degree in Mathematics |
Former |
Robert A. Bowman has been a Director of Warnaco since January 2004. He currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Major League Baseball Advanced Media ("MLB.com"), the Internet and interactive media unit of Major League Baseball. Prior to joining MLB.com in November 2000, Mr. Bowman was President and Chief Executive Officer of Cyberian Outpost, Inc., an online retailer of computers and electronics. Before he joined Cyberian Outpost in September 1999, Mr. Bowman held several senior management positions at ITT Corporation, including President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Earlier in his career, Mr. Bowman served for eight years as Treasurer of the State of Michigan. Mr. Bowman is currently a Director of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and Blockbuster, Inc.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| MLB Advanced Media, L.P. |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| The Warnaco Group, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Blockbuster, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Cyberian Outpost, Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Cyberian Outpost, Inc. |
President |
Former |
| ITT Corporation |
CFO |
Former |
| World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| State of Michigan |
Treasurer |
Former |
Strauss Zelnick was elected as a director of Blockbuster in May 2005. Mr. Zelnick founded ZelnickMedia LLC, an investment and advisory firm specializing in media and entertainment, in 2001. ZelnickMedia holds interests in an array of media enterprises, providing general management and strategic advisory services in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Zelnick served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BMG Entertainment, Inc., a music and entertainment unit of Bertelsmann A.G. Mr. Zelnick served as President and Chief Executive Officer of BMG’s North American business unit from 1994 through 1998. Mr. Zelnick is Chairman of the Board of CME, Inc., Direct Holdings Worldwide, Inc. and OTX, Inc. Mr. Zelnick is a director of Carver Bancorp, Inc., Reed Elsevier PLC, Reed Elsevier N.V. and Reed Elsevier Group plc.
Executive News
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UPDATE 2-Blockbuster cuts size of Viacom letters of credit
Forbes.com - 9/02/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster cuts size of Viacom letter of credit
Forbes.com - 9/02/09 - View Story
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UPDATE 2-Blockbuster cuts size of Viacom letters of credit
Reuters - 9/02/09 - View Story
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BRIEF: Blockbuster reduces Viacom debt by $50M
TradingMarkets - 9/02/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster reduces credit line to Viacom
Dallas Business Chronicle - 9/02/09 - View Story
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UPDATE 1-Blockbuster cuts size of Viacom letter of credit
Forbes.com - 9/02/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster reduces Viacom letters of credit
Hollywood Reporter - 9/02/09 - View Story
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UPDATE 1-Blockbuster cuts size of Viacom letter of credit
Reuters - 9/02/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster Slashes Size Of Viacom Letters Of Credit
Morningstar.com - 9/02/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster Reduces Letters of Credit Agreement With Viacom by $50 Million Letters of Credit Reduction Significantly Improves Company Liquidity
DMN Newswire - 9/02/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster Slashes Size Of Viacom Letters Of Credit
CNN Money - 9/02/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster Reduces Letters of Credit Agreement With Viacom by $50 Million
PR Newswire - 9/02/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster Revenue Down 22%
The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition - 8/31/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster Announces Sale of Ireland Entertainment Retailer Xtra-vision Limited to Birchhall Investments Limited Transaction Improves Company Liquidity, Supports Efforts to Focus on U.S. Business
DMN Newswire - 8/28/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster Announces Sale of Ireland Entertainment Retailer Xtra-vision Limited...
Reuters - 8/28/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster Announces Sale of Ireland Entertainment Retailer Xtra-vision Limited to Birchhall Investments Limited
PR Newswire - 8/28/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster Sells Irish Chain
The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition - 8/28/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster 2Q loss narrows but misses Street view
NWI Times - 8/16/09 - View Story
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The Movie Studios Have a Great Idea to Increase Piracy
Seeking Alpha - 8/16/09 - View Story
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Blockbuster to shut more stores
Honolulu Star Bulletin - 8/15/09 - View Story