Don Levy Email Address

President and Cultivator

Sony Pictures Entertainment's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home video acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities, development of new entertainment technologies and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries worldwide.

I am an insider with an outlook.As a senior executive and trusted advisor on the frontline of Hollywood's digital transformation, I bring a personal perspective and passion for what is possible at the intersection of imagination, talent and technology. An entrepreneurial spirit keeps my eyes on the horizon. I grow ideas. During 17 years at Sony Pictures Digital, culminating with a decade as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, I successfully spearheaded and implemented strategic, high profile initiatives across multiple and complex global businesses in the competitive and fast paced media, entertainment and technology industry. Today, I help individuals and companies grow themselves and their ideas through my consulting practice, Smith Brook Farm.I am a communicator.I develop a fundamental understanding of complex technology or issues and have an ability to communicate such in lay terms. I work with executives and thought leaders to express their ideas through effective presentations and talks. I am a Strategic Planner. As a consultant, board member and an educator, I encourage looking to the future and imagining what can be. I am a Mentor.I teach on the faculty of Boston University's Los Angeles Program. I'm involved at USC and California Lutheran University. I advise high school students in the organization of TEDx events. I volunteer in my school district. And I am proud of people who worked with me over the years and have gone on to accomplish much.Specialties:Presentation preparation, Developing brand/product evolution, Designing Strategic Market Launches, Developing Strategic Partnerships, Managing Media Relations, Optimizing Corporate Presentations, Speechwriting, Managing Successful Campaign Communications, Managing Corporate Image, Positioning Global Brands, Managing Internal Communications, Managing Organizational DevelopmentMentoring Talent, Teaching and Academic Outreach.