Randy Newcomb is a Senior Advisor at The Omidyar Group. The Omidyar Group is a collection of global companies, organizations, and initiatives founded by Pierre and Pam Omidyar that strive to catalyze social impact globally. Previously, Randy was the founding President and CEO of Humanity United. Across multiple countries Randy grew Humanity United as a values-based organization focused on reducing intractable problems such as violent conflict, atrocities, human exploitation, and modern-day slavery. Prior to Humanity United Randy was a Vice-President at the Omidyar Family Foundation and the Omidyar Network. Randy was a Fellow at the Center for Social Innovation at Stanford University and a Fellow at the University of Bath. He holds an Ed.D from the University of San Francisco, a MSc degree in development economics from the University of Bath, a MA degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, from the University of Bath.

A+E is a global content company comprised of A&E®, Lifetime®, The HISTORY® Channel, LMN®, FYI,® and VICE TV®, A+E Studios™ (scripted), A+E Factual Studio™ (unscripted) and A&E IndieFilms®. A+E Global Media Digital™ includes watch apps, games, FAST channels, AVOD, and SVOD products Crime 360; Lifetime Movie Club® and HISTORY Vault®; and podcasts such as History This Week™. The company’s content reaches over 200 territories in 40+ languages. Patrick manages A+E’s International activities. This includes oversight of A+E’s channel partnerships in Canada, EMEA, LATAM, and Asia, managing the international content sales business, growing its international scripted and unscripted co-production units, and developing new growth businesses. Prior to joining A+E Global Media, Patrick held a variety of leadership positions in international media including Chairman & CEO of Warner Music International, President of Global Networks at NBC Universal and President of Pulse Films. Patrick earned a BA in Economics at McGill University in Montreal and a master’s degree at The Annenberg School at The University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He serves as Vice Chair of The Banff World Media Festival, board member of Comic Relief.

David Horne, CPA is CFO for The Cabrini Foundation, a private foundation that supports the health and well-being of vulnerable New Yorkers through grants to bolster the health outcomes of diverse communities, eliminate barriers to care, and bridge gaps in health services. David was previously the CFO of Island Peer Review Organization and the March of Dimes Foundation. He is also a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Not for Profit Advisory Committee that routinely works to improve the transparency and usefulness of financial statements. David chairs the Audit and Risk Committee, which is responsible for oversight of the budget, audit and reporting of Comic Relief US’s annual financial results.

Richard Curtis is a TV writer, film writer and director, responsible for TV shows, TV films and perhaps best known for his 16 cinema films which include Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Mr Bean, Love Actually, About Time and Yesterday, as well as the upcoming animated film, That Christmas.

In the other half of Richard’s life, he is the co-founder of Comic Relief, which he started after visiting Ethiopia during the 1985 famine and led to establishing Comic Relief and the beloved fundraising event, Red Nose Day. Comic Relief in the UK, in partnership with the BBC and other partners, has raised over £1.6 Billion to help people in the UK and abroad. In 2015, Richard brought Red Nose Day to the United States with the partnership with NBC and other partners. Since then, Comic Relief US raised over $437 Million to help children and young people in the US and across the globe.

Richard was a founding member of Make Poverty History, the campaign for the MDGs, and worked both on that and on Live 8 in 2005. In 2015 he helped found Project Everyone to work to make the Global Goals famous and effective - and was until recently a UN Advocate for the SDGs. Richard is also co-founder of Make My Money Matter, an organization fighting for sustainable investment, especially in the area of pensions, where he has helped £1.3 trillion move into more sustainable investments. He is married to Emma Freud and together they have 4 children.

Austyn Biggers is an award-winning television executive and producer with over 20 years of experience spanning development, production, and post across scripted, unscripted, and live event programming. Known for delivering bold, resonant content at the intersection of culture, justice, and entertainment, Austyn most recently served as SVP of Programming & Production at TV One and CLEO TV, where he oversaw original series, films, and specials reaching over 50 million households. Prior to that, he was Head of Unscripted at Get Lifted Film Co.—the production company helmed by EGOT recipient John Legend, Emmy®️ and Tony®️ winner Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius. There, Austyn helped lead the development and production of critically acclaimed titles such as Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children (HBO), Rhythm + Flow (Netflix), 40 Years a Prisoner (HBO), and A Crime on the Bayou (theatrical). He previously held executive roles at MTV, LOGO, and VH1, and served as Senior Director of Development at BET Networks. Across all roles, Austyn has championed inclusive storytelling and is deeply committed to social justice, racial equity, and LGBTQ+ representation. He continues to serve on boards and creative advisory teams, helping shape the future of media with purpose and impact.

Val Boreland serves as President of Entertainment for Versant where she oversees content strategy, creative development and production, marketing and content acquisitions across the company’s portfolio of entertainment brands and platforms.

Previously, Boreland was Executive Vice President, Content Acquisitions for NBCUniversal Entertainment, where she led content buying and curation across NBCU’s expansive broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. She was also responsible for high-profile deals across the entertainment portfolio, including Peacock’s agreement to stream the first window of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group movies following the theatrical release window.

She partnered with third-party studios – domestically and internationally – to acquire content for all NBCU’s entertainment linear platforms and Peacock, including original films and international series. Boreland was also responsible for bringing the enormously popular “John Wick" franchise to Peacock with prequel series “The Continental.”

Prior to that, Boreland served as Executive Vice President, Content Strategy & Acquisitions for NBCU’s six cable networks, where she oversaw cross-platform content scheduling, acquisitions and promo strategy. She also led acquisitions for Peacock as the direct-to-consumer brand geared up for its launch in 2020. While in that role, Boreland secured the rights to multiple high-profile properties for Peacock, including “Yellowstone,” “The Office” and the “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” franchise.

Boreland holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Michigan.

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Michele is the Chief Executive officer of Comic Relief, the American nonprofit that uses the power of comedy to inspire generosity and create action in the fight against childhood poverty. Comic Relief has a distinctive track record of identifying and supporting high-impact organizations that are best positioned to deliver meaningful and life-changing support to underserved children, families, and their communities. Michele is best known for her tenure as President of Comedy Central, a position she held from 2004-2016. As President of Comedy Central, she built the network into a cultural powerhouse. Under her leadership, the network became the leading brand in comedy across all platforms, earning numerous Emmy and Peabody awards. Michele also played a pivotal role in launching and nurturing iconic franchises such as The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, South Park, Key & Peele, and Inside Amy Schumer. Prior to Comedy Central, Michele also held leadership positions at MTV and USA Network. More recently, her efforts were focused on producing and consulting, working for NBCU/Peacock and Lionsgate, among others. In addition to her entertainment industry achievements, Michele has dedicated her time to advancing social impact as a board member with Comic Relief and over a decade with The Posse Foundation, one of the most comprehensive college success and leadership development programs in the country. Michele holds a Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University.

Tom Gorke is a globally recognized revenue and partnership leader with a 20-year track record of generating billions of dollars in growth by navigating the convergence of technology, entertainment, and consumer experiences. He currently serves as Managing Director of Global Apps Partnerships at Google, where he oversees strategic direction for non-gaming applications across Google Play, Google TV, Android Auto, and Android XR. Prior to this role, he led Media & Entertainment Partnerships for Google's Android platforms, driving distribution and commercial strategy for major streaming services and negotiating multi-year deals that expanded Google TV's content ecosystem. Before joining Google, Mr. Gorke spent 15 years at Viacom (now Paramount), rising to Executive Vice President and Head of Distribution & Business Development, where he managed a distribution business representing approximately 30% of company revenue and pioneered the company's entry into SVOD licensing with partners including Netflix, Amazon, and Peacock. He has served on the Board of Directors for The T. Howard Foundation, focused on increasing representation in media and technology. Mr. Gorke holds an MBA with Honors and a BS in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is an avid international traveler, a huge live music fan, and enjoys playing and coaching sports. He resides with his family in Madison, NJ.

Doug is the former President of Viacom’s Music Entertainment Group, where he led networks like Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, and more. A pioneering force in cable television, he helped launch cultural touchstones including The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, South Park, The Real World, and Unplugged. Herzog is widely recognized in the industry for leading and building some of cable television’s most successful network brands, as well as launching long-running hits that permeated the cultural zeitgeist. Under his leadership, Viacom became home to some of television’s most acclaimed and enduring franchises, including "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," "The Colbert Report", "South Park," and more. Doug began his career at CNN and joined MTV in the early days, eventually rising to President of MTV Productions. He’s also held senior roles at FOX (Malcolm in the Middle), USA Network (Monk), and Comedy Central. Most recently, he served as a Senior Advisor at Quibi and co-hosts the BASIC! podcast for SiriusXM. He holds a B.S. from Emerson College, where he’s been a Trustee since 2010.

Richard Hofstetter brings more than 45 years experience as a lawyer for the development, production, and exploitation of intellectual property in all media, and its licensing and merchandising. Following his term as Co-Chair of law firm Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz Entertainment Group practice, he is Counsel to the law firm. Mr. Hofstetter's practice has particular emphasis in television media. He has represented producers and production companies, performers, writers, and creative talent for dramatic and nonfiction programs, news, and sports, as well as executives in television and other media. His expertise encompasses programming for distribution for all linear, cable, digital/streaming platforms, international production and distribution, and advertiser and brand integration.

Mr.Hofstetter has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for over twenty years and was recognized as the ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in 2018 for his work in Entertainment Law. New York Magazine has named him one of the “Best Lawyers in America” in Entertainment Law. He is also listed as a top-rated lawyer in media and entertainment by Chambers USA, recognized by The Legal 500 as a leading media and entertainment lawyer and a “Super Lawyer” in the field of entertainment and sports by Super Lawyers magazine. Mr. Hofstetter served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at New York University. He is counsel to the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and is a member of the International Radio and Television Society, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).

In addition to his service on the Comic Relief USA board, he serves on the boards of non-profit organizations The International Television Academy, and INCLUDEnyc (formerly Resources for Children with Special Needs).

From her early days at the pioneering Advertising.com, Alia has had a unique vantage point of the evolution of digital media and programmatic advertising. At Yahoo, she inspires her team to develop strong and lasting relationships with clients, get hands-on in imagining new products and solutions, and explore creativity in packaging and promoting Yahoo. Deeply committed to mentorship, Alia is recognized as one of the industry’s best connectors, advocates, and problem-solvers. At Yahoo, she leads the company’s Client Advisory Board, and is an executive sponsor for its Diversity and Racial Equity Board. Alia has three brilliant kids aged 12, 10 and 7, and is an active volunteer with many local Atlanta organizations. She serves on the Board of Directors for Ethos Classical Public Charter school in Southwest Atlanta, a tuition-free school providing a rigorous, joyful elementary experience to 500+ students.

Alison Moore is a highly accomplished business leader and digital pioneer with over 20 years of executive experience across technology, media, and social impact sectors. Alison has had the privilege of leading many beloved brands throughout her career and her work has always been guided by one central theme: the ability to evolve businesses through bold, creative, and transformative ideas. Alison joined Chief as CEO in February 2025. Previously, Alison served as CEO of Comic Relief US where she successfully increased its reach, influence, and impact by launching innovative campaigns, pursuing new partnerships, and expanding to emerging platforms. Under Alison’s leadership, Comic Relief US raised more than $436 million to impact the lives of 35 million children. Prior to Comic Relief US, Moore held executive leadership roles at HBO, DailyCandy, NBCUniversal, SoundCloud, and Condé Nast. Across these organizations, Alison was successful in driving digital innovation, growth, and transformational change. Alison is on the Board of Directors for Downtown Music Holdings and TRACE Music Group, and Comic Relief US.

As Global Client Lead for Pfizer, Ida is responsible for the business across all brands, marketing disciplines, and markets. She is building an integrated team for Pfizer to transform marketing and drive effectiveness and efficiency. As Chief Client Officer for dentsu Americas, Ida built dentsu’s integrated client capability for dentsu’s top 30 integrated clients. She is an experienced leader who understands what it takes to lead change, build high performing teams, and establish a culture that drives creativity. Ida rejoined dentsu in the spring of 2019, as the President of their largest creative office, dentsu mcgarrybowen New York, where she led and grew the agency, delivering award-winning work for Clients like Subway, Crayola and United Airlines. Ida has also led brand communications for iconic brands from both Europe and America, including Coca-Cola, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Marriott, Marks & Spencer, Virgin Trains, COI and Visit London. Her teams have won awards for effectiveness across a number of these brands including IPA effectiveness for COI, Virgin Trains and the Grand Prix for Marks & Spencer.She is a nominated member of Women in Advertising and Communications London (WACL), where she served on the executive committee, as well as a member of the Ad Council in New York where she served on the Diverse Leaders Group. Ida has been described as Mr. Wolfe from Pulp Fiction because she is adept at cleaning up when things don’t quite go to plan. She loves creativity and solving complex problems.

Evan J. Segal is a business leader, philanthropist, angel investor, social entrepreneur, author and adjunct professor. He was the President/ Owner of Dormont Manufacturing Company, the inventor and world's largest manufacturer of flexible stainless steel gas appliance connector. After a successful exit, Mr. Segal served as the Chief Financial Officer at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Nominated by President Obama and confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate, Mr. Segal also served on The White House Innovation and Information Policy Task Force and was the Co-Chair of the Federal CFO Council. He currently serves as the Chairman of The Segal Family Foundation, President of Segal Ventures LP, Co-Founder of The 412 Venture Fund, Founder of Kiva Pittsburgh and Venture For America Pittsburgh and Co-Chair of the NYU Stern Graduate School of Business Leadership Fellows Program. He is also the author of "From Local To Global: Smart Management Lessons To Grow Your Business" and regularly speaks on Leadership and Management. Mr. Segal graduated from the CMU Tepper School of Business with a B.S. and a MBA.

David is a Partner at Bain Capital and a member of the North America Private Equity team.  He works primarily on investments in the Consumer vertical. Prior to joining Bain Capital, David was an Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company, working primarily with consumer goods manufacturers on growth strategy, portfolio optimization, and revenue management topics. Prior to McKinsey, he worked with Latin American financial institutions clients at Citibank. David received an MBA with honors from Columbia Business School and a JD from Columbia Law School, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. He graduated cum laude from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. David also serves on the boards of Dessert Holdings, Concert Golf Partners, and New Teacher Center.