Ian Thomson is the Senior Associate to Sean Scanlon, the Global Head of the Media & Entertainment Practice at DHR International—a retained, executive search firm. Ian has previous experience in digital media recruiting, digital media ad sales, digital media operations, social media, and technology start ups. He has a proven ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships, screen and interview candidates for prestigious brands, formulate marketing approaches and strategies, and establish efficient processes. Ian is a self-starter and top-performer who is driven to exceed expectations. Born in San Francisco, Ian has had a life-long passion for technology and entertainment. These passions converge in his career as an Executive Search professional covering the Media & Entertainment sectors.

Senior Associate, Media & Entertainment @ Established in 1989, DHR is now one of the largest retained executive search firms in the world, with more than 50 wholly owned offices around the globe. The Global Practice for Media & Entertainment is comprised of the following sectors: television and movie studios, cable and broadcast television networks, international production companies, digital content companies, media technology companies, news networks, sports networks and teams, media industry associations, and children’s programmers. Areas of focus include: C-suite (CEOs, COOs, CDOs, CMOs), General Managers, creative positions (programming, development, editorial, production, scheduling, creative services), sales and distribution, and other business functions (digital media, social media, marketing, business development and strategy, human resources, finance, legal, and research). From February 2014 to Present (1 year 11 months) Regional Representative (Volunteer) @ Represent Deerfield Academy at various high school fairs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Work with admission staff to coordinate events, recruit, mentor, and evaluate potential students for admission to Deerfield Academy. From October 2015 to Present (3 months) San Francisco Bay Area

Bachelor of Arts (BA), History @ Princeton University From 2005 to 2009 High School Diploma, Ivy League Preparatory @ Deerfield Academy From 2001 to 2005 LEAD Business Program - State Street Bank Scholar @ Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth From 2004 to 2004 Elementary School, 1st-5th Grades @ The Nueva School From 1993 to 1998