Leadership

Jon Miller

Co-Founder and Co-Chairman

Jon Miller is co-founder and co-Chairman of AWA. He is CEO of Integrated Media Co (IMC) and Senior Advisor to Advancit Capital. IMC owns Fandom.com amongst other media properties. Jon was Chairman and CEO of the Digital Media Group of News Corp and Fox where he also served on the Board of Hulu. Previously, Jon was Chairman and CEO of AOL, inc, President and CEO of USA Interactive (now IAC), President of Nickelodeon International and General Manager of NBA Entertainment. He sits on the Boards of Interpublic Group, Ziff Davis and Nielsen, inc. as well as the Paley Center for Media and the American Film Institute.

Matthew Anderson

Co-Chairman and CEO

Matthew has helped lead a range of media and technology companies through industry transition, innovation and growth. Known for his creativity and ability to forge industry-changing partnerships, Forbes and Business Insider recognized Matthew as one of the world’s most innovative marketers during his tenure as Roku’s CMO. His leadership around climate, corporate affairs, marketing and brand strategy resulted in Sky being named Britain’s “Most Admired” business multiple times by Management Today. As CEO of Ogilvy’s strategic communications network in Asia, he pioneered ways of fostering culture and systems where creativity thrives. He’s a lifelong reader of graphic fiction who is passionate about supporting unique ideas and building franchises.

Axel Alonso

Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer

Axel Alonso is a comic book creator and renowned comic book industry executive. He is Chief Creative Officer of AWA which he co-founded with Bill Jemas. Axel is well known for his tenure as Marvel’s Editor-In-Chief from 2011 to 2018 where he oversaw all story development, and a number of important milestones in adding diversity to the industry including the introduction of Miles Morales as the first half-black, half–Puerto Rican Spider-Man, the makeover of Jane Foster into the new female Thor and the installation of Carol Danvers as the new female Captain Marvel. Previously, Axel was an Executive Editor at Marvel from 2001-2011, Senior Editor at DC Comics and Vertigo. He is a graduate of Columbia University with a master's degree in journalism. The New York Times said: “The fate of the Marvel Universe rests on Axel Alonso’s shoulders….”

Barry Clarke

VP, Strategic Growth & Commercial Partnerships

Barry Clarke is an entertainment and brand partnerships executive with more than a decade of experience building high-impact partnerships across talent, IP, culture, storytelling, and commerce. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Business Development – Entertainment at Authentic Brands Group, driving partnership strategy and revenue growth for iconic IP including Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kevin Hart, David Beckham, and Allen Iverson. Prior to Authentic, Clarke spent more than six years at CAA Brand Consulting, advising major brands including JPMorgan Chase, SoFi, Emirates Airline, Microsoft Xbox, and New Belgium Brewing on partnerships, experiential activations, and cultural marketing.

Diya Sagar

Chief Financial Officer

Diya is an experienced finance and investment professional. She has worked across media and technology as an investor at Lupa Systems, leading corporate development & strategy at Endemol Shine Group, and as an investment banker at Deutsche Bank. After supporting Lupa’s investment in AWA, she joined the company as CFO. Diya holds an MBA from Yale.

Zach Studin

President, AWA Studios

Zach Studin is President of AWA Studios and oversees entertainment industry partnerships for AWA. He previously fostered deep industry relationships during his time as an executive at John Wells Productions, Lava Bear Films, Lionsgate and his own Veri Media. He received his Bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University.

Creative Council

Reginald Hudlin

Reginald Hudlin

Gregg Hurwitz

Gregg Hurwitz

Al Madrigal

Al Madrigal

Joseph Kosinski

Joseph Kosinski

Laeta Kalogridis

Laeta Kalogridis