Entertainment Executive, Brian Altounian, to speak at The Global Leaders Event in Los Angeles

April 8, 2011 - PRLog -- “We’re pleased to add Brian Altounian to our speaker line-up for our first networking event in Los Angeles”, stated Jim Gitney, CEO and Co-Founder of The Global Leaders.  “Brian has a fascinating background that includes business development, finance, operations and administration.  He has successfully applied those skills to a variety of start-ups, Fortune 100 companies, and public and private organizations”.

“Brian will be a great addition to our other two speakers:  Kim Shepherd, CEO of Decision Toolbox, and Carol Bradford, Senior Counsel to and Charitable Advisor at the California Community Foundation (CCF)” added Jim.  “All three have a distinct message to convey about innovation as it applies to leadership, business development and thriving in today’s business environment. “  To learn more about the event and other speakers visit http://www.jujama.com/tgl-inperson/5112011LAX.aspx .

Brian has worked extensively in the entertainment and high-tech industries, the bread and butter of Los Angeles' commercial culture. He has held management positions including Director, Vice President, President, and CEO. He recently concluded his tenure as a Board Member and Audit Committee Chairman of Cereplast, Inc. (CERP.OTC). In addition, he has served on the board of Machine Talker (MTKN.OTC) and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of XsunX, Inc. (XSNX.OTC).

His expertise is in the area of developing corporate infrastructure and preparing early-stage companies to access capital through the public equity markets and he has provided marketing support to a number of technology companies such as Warp9 (WNYN.OTC), Imaging3, Inc. (IMGG.OTC) and BioSolar, Inc (BSRC.OTC).

Prior to his adventures in the high-tech arena, he spent 12 years in the entertainment industry with a successful consulting practice, advising entertainment companies in the areas of finance, administration, operations and business development. His clients have included Disney Interactive, Two Oceans Entertainment Group, Papazian-Hirsch Entertainment, The Santa Barbara Grand Opera Association, International Documentary Association, In-Finn-Ity Productions and many others. He also held senior management positions in-house at Lynch Entertainment, Time Warner Interactive, National Geographic Television and WQED. He was Consulting Producer on Random 1, a reality television series that debuted in November 2005 on the A&E Network and Executive Producer of the award-winning documentary feature film, Lost in Woonsocket.

To register for the event go to http://www.jujama.com/tgl-inperson/5112011LAX.aspx and to learn more about The Global Leaders visit http://www.tgleaders.com.  For more information about the event or if you are interested in sponsorship, contact Jayme Porkolab at 914-519-8071.

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