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Alison Cressey
London
About Alison
Alison is an experienced executive director , non executive , chair and founder with deep brand and marketing expertise and experience in multibillion dollar NASDAQ and New York Stock exchange listed companies as well as global educational establishments .Combines strategic leadership and digital experience with a solid understanding of financial oversight, risk management , talent and diversity.
Broad international commercial , marketing and innovation experience in the film,TV, home entertainment and games industries spanning England,Scotland ,Wales, Western, Eastern and Southern Europe, and the USA.
Experienced business leader with a strong focus on engaging multiple stakeholders to deliver change, growth and innovation including M&A and turnaround.
Deep understanding of both traditional and digital content creation and delivery including cross platform distribution and e commerce. Experienced in diligence and risk assessment including safeguarding. Reputation management and CEO performance and evaluation experience.
Expert in brand and marketing, digital, and cross cultural stakeholder management.
Alison's Career History
Lancaster University
Equality and Diversity Advisor
September 2015 - Ongoing
Member of the Equality and Diversity committee.
• Involved with recruitment of new Equality and Diversity manager and steering a strategic review of equality,
diversity and inclusion strategy in the context of this UK top 10 overall strategy.
• MBA advisor; digital strategy, stakeholder engagement.
Falmouth University
Independent Governor and Entreprenurship advisor
September 2015 - Ongoing
Self Employed
Advisor and Non Executive Executive Director
September 2010 - Ongoing
Women in Games
CEO
April 2013 - September 2014
Activision Blizzard
General Manager Europe
May 2007 - May 2010
Warner Bros.
Group Marketing and Digital Distribution Director
January 2004 - April 2007