Mathilde Barrague

Mathilde Barrague currently serves as the Olympic Finance Director at Discovery Inc., where she plays a pivotal role in managing the financial strategy and operational oversight of the company's Olympic-related projects. Her expertise lies in developing and maintaining sophisticated financial models that underpin the Olympic P&L, ensuring accurate forecasting and strategic planning. Mathilde’s work involves delivering long-range plans (LRP), annual budgets, and monthly forecasts that align with Discovery’s broader business objectives, providing critical insights into revenue streams such as Affiliate, Ad Sales, OTT, and Sublicensing, as well as content, production, and G&A costs.

In her role, Mathilde acts as a strategic business partner, leveraging her deep understanding of the revenue and cost drivers specific to Olympic broadcasting and licensing rights. Her proficiency with enterprise management systems like SAP, Magnitude, and Exact enables her to streamline financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes efficiently. She is also skilled in elaborating detailed business plans for strategic developments, which support the expansion and monetization of Olympic content across multiple platforms.

Mathilde’s responsibilities extend to drafting functional specifications for IT projects, ensuring that technological solutions align with financial and operational needs. Her leadership in training and mentoring team members fosters a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement. With over 15 years of experience in finance within the sports and television industries, Mathilde combines technical expertise with strategic vision, making her a vital contributor to Discovery’s Olympic initiatives and their ongoing success in delivering compelling sports content worldwide.