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10 content rights and licensing experts
These ten media executives have managed content rights, licensing and clearances at media and entertainment companies. A reader can learn how rights and licensing leaders acquire, clear and manage content rights.
Professionals to explore
01—10Chris Mansolillo
LinkedInExperience: Director and Head, Content Licensing US, WW Film Acquisition · Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios
Director and Head, Content Licensing US, WW Film Acquisition at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios since 2021. Former Head of Licensed Content US, CA, ANZ (2020–2021), Head of US Content and Licensed TV Originals (2019–2020) and Head of Television Licensing, Prime Exclusives and Originals (2016–2019) at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios. The profile describes a Director Content Acquisition role leading a team.
Dina Kozak
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Director, Music & Media Licensing · Viacom
Sr. Director, Music & Media Licensing at Viacom, listed since 2003, where the profile says this person oversees music and media licensing and rights and clearance matters for Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Teenick, Nicktoons, Nick @ Nite and Consumer and Entertainment Products, and trains and supervises dedicated staff. The profile also lists Director, Nickelodeon Music and Media Licensing at Viacom since 2003.
Jacqueline Fernandez-Ireland
LinkedInExperience: Director, Music Affairs, Acquisitions & Licensing · Sony Pictures Entertainment
Director, Music Affairs, Acquisitions & Licensing at Sony Pictures Entertainment since 2024 and former Manager, Music Affairs, Acquisitions & Licensing there (2020–2024), a role in which the profile lists reviewing, redlining and negotiating long-form motion picture synchronization and master use licensing. Former Paralegal, Rights & Music Clearance, Global Distribution at NBCUniversal (2003–2020).
Laura Whibicks
LinkedInExperience: Director, Music Licensing · Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios
Director, Music Licensing at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios since 2017, where the profile says this person leads global music licensing and strategy for Prime Video. Former Head of Commercial Development (2015–2017) and Vice President, Legal (2011–2015) at Spotify.
Martina Callaghan
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director, Rights Management, Film TV, Sony Music Vision · Sony Music Entertainment
Senior Director, Rights Management, Film TV, Sony Music Vision at Sony Music Entertainment since 2022, where the profile says this person led the design and implementation of an enterprise rights management system. Former Executive Director, Contract Administration, Domestic Television Distribution (2017–2021) and Director, Collective Rights Management, International Television Distribution (2003–2017) at Warner Bros. Entertainment.
Michelle R. Postelle
LinkedInExperience: Global Head, Media Rights & Licensing · Audible
Global Head, Media Rights & Licensing at Audible since 2017, where the profile lists building systems for managing licenses, creating pricing strategies for securing rights and negotiating underlying rights clearances. Former Director, Content Rights & Licensing Strategy at CBS Sports (2003–2017) and Manager, Content Clearance & Licensing at BET (2000–2001).
Olga Puglisi
LinkedInExperience: Director, Rights Management and Analysis · AMC Global Media
Director, Rights Management and Analysis at AMC Global Media since 2010 and VP, Content Rights Management there since 2026. Former Executive Director, Worldwide Licensing, Rights and Permissions (2007–2009), Director, Licensing and Rights and Permissions (2005–2007) and Manager, Rights and Permissions (2001–2005) at Ziff Davis.
Phil Horvath
LinkedInExperience: Director, Music Licensing · Netflix
Director, Music Licensing at Netflix since 2015, where the profile says this person leads the Music Clearance & Licensing Team, making sure each production or marketing campaign can use the right song for the right moment, shaping and executing music strategy and advising internal and external partners. Former Manager, Film & TV Music at Sony Music Publishing (2011–2015).
Sharang Sharma
LinkedInExperience: Head - Content Licensing and Partnerships · Jio Entertainment Services
Head - Content Licensing and Partnerships at Jio Entertainment Services since 2022, where the profile says this person oversees the acquisition and distribution of films, web series, TV shows, linear channels and music videos for Jio's digital platforms. Former Chief Content Officer at Reliance Industries Limited (2012–2022).
Tim Robinson
LinkedInExperience: Director, Rights & Clearances at MasterClass · MasterClass
Director, Rights & Clearances at MasterClass since 2022, where the profile says this person oversees all rights and clearance projects for MasterClass, including over 180 multi-hour classes, marketing assets, music royalties, license renewals and talent clearance. Former Sr. Manager, Rights & Clearances (2021–2022) and Rights and Clearances Manager (2018–2021) at MasterClass.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's rights area to your need, since film and TV licensing, music clearance and rights management systems call for different expertise. Ask each person which deals or clearances they handled directly and for which platforms or territories.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide which rights, terms and territories to secure when licensing content for a new platform?
- 02What does a reliable clearance workflow look like, and where do rights problems usually slip through?
- 03How do you track rights and windows across a large library so that nothing is used outside its license?
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