Ovation

Chairman Ken Solomon

Ken Solomon is Chairman of Ovation and was a key architect in the August 2006 acquisition of the network by a group of private investors led by Hubbard Media Group and including Arcadia Investment Partners, of which he is a partner; Corporate Partners II; Perry Capital and The Weinstein Company...

Chief Executive Officer Charles D. Segars

Charles Segars is a media executive, entrepreneur and a content creator for motion pictures, television and new media platforms. He is also known as career advocate for homeland security and national intelligence policy for local, state and federal government.    Segars is currently Chief...

Chief Operating Officer Chad Gutstein

As Chief Operating Officer of Ovation, Chad E. Gutstein’s primary responsibility is managing the overall P&L of Ovation's business.  In addition, he oversees Ovation's distribution strategy, arts industry relations, digital and on-demand media, business and corporate development...

Senior Vice President, Programming & Production Kris Slava

Kris Slava is Senior Vice President, Programming and Production, of Ovation. He is a senior cable and digital content executive who joined Ovation as the continuation of a distinguished television programming career with particular focus on arts and art-related programming. Previously, he served...

Senior Vice President, Marketing Gaynor Strachan-Chun

Gaynor Strachan-Chun is Senior Vice President, Marketing, of Ovation. She is responsible for developing and implementing brand positioning and messaging strategies, overseeing all marketing activities and developing strategic alliances with arts institutions. She also oversees the network's high...

Executive Vice President, Ad Sales Liz Janneman

As Executive Vice President, Advertising Sales, Ovation, Liz Janneman is responsible for overseeing the network’s advertising sales division, as well as leading new multiplatform strategies involving the network, its dynamic website and web community, and its advertising and cultural partners...