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💼 Past Experience

John Eck’s Work experiences at Mattress Firm:President and Chief Executive Officer, Mattress FirmJohn Eck is currently a Member of Board of Directors at Cincinnati Bell in Cincinnati, Ohio Area. Cincinnati Bell is one of the nation’s most-respected and best-performing local exchange and wireless providers, with a legacy of unparalleled customer service excellence and financial strength. Cincinnati Bell provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services to residential and business customers in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Chief Local Media Officer at Univision Communications Inc. from November 2011 to August 2018 (6 years 10 months) in Greater New York City Area.“The Hispanic Heartbeat of America,” Univision is the leading media company serving Hispanic America. In recent years the Company has seen dramatic growth: Univision has grown from three to 16 networks, created a digital network, and expanded its music strategy and digital offerings and is now one of the top five networks in the nation; in Los Angeles and New York, Univision stations are first and second in the country, regardless of language.As Chief Local Media Officer, John was the Executive Officer running Univision’s 127 TV and Radio Stations in addition to its local events and local digital operations. Local Media is a $900MM+ business generating over 40% EBITDA margins. In addition to Local Media, John was responsible for the operating infrastructure of the entire company including production, post production, IT, broadcast engineering, strategic project management, and process improvement.John also has been engaged in policy work and strategies for Univision’s new or existing technologies including spectrum strategies.Among his many accomplishments, John supported the expansion of Univision on multiple platforms including the launch of Univision Deportes Network, Fusion, and El Rey Network. UDN is the leading Spanish language 24 hour Sports Network. Fusion, a JV of Univision and ABC News, required building a state of the art media facility, and John led the effort for the 150,000 sq. ft. operation.El Rey Network is produced in partnership with maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and FactoryMade.John has left his mark in other areas as well: ■ Built a world class team and digital content delivery process. He has also created numerous Centers of Excellence, reducing headcount and process touches while improving quality. ■ Implemented a complete overhaul of the operational facilities for News, Sports and Entertainment in Miami, eliminating several rooftops and securing State and Local incentives to fund the buildout. President, NBC Network & MediaWorks at NBCUniversal, Inc. from 1993 to 2011 (18 years) in New York City, NY. Over the course of his 18 years with NBCUniversal, John oversaw both NBCU’s information, broadcasting, and production technology, and NBCU’s television network, television station, and television and film studio operations. John played an integral role in the NBC and Universal acquisition and integration and in the separation of NBCU in the Comcast acquisition of GE, helping to ensure a smooth transition between the companies. This protracted process required him to negotiate highly complex and detailed

🎓 Education

John Eck has an BS in Business/Finance from Indiana University Bloomington. He also has a BS in Business Studies from Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. John Eck has been working as an investment banker for 43 years.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

John Eck is an expert in strategic planning, business development, and product development. He is well-versed in digital media and understands how tostrate and drive product innovation. Eck has a proven track record of success in leading teams and developing new systems. Eck is detail-oriented and a go-getter who takes a calculated risk when it comes to his work. He is also able to communicate effectively with other teams and superiors.