Thomas E. Freston
Chairman at The One Campaign
Profile
Thomas E.
Freston is currently the Co-Chairman of The One Campaign, Director of Emerson College, Imagine Entertainment, Inc., MOBY Group, Moby Media FZ-LLC, and DreamWorks Animation LLC, and Senior Advisor of Raine Ventures LLC.
He previously served as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Media Networks, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Comedy Partners East, Inc., VH1, Viacom, Inc., MTV Networks, Inc., DirectSat USA LLC, and Nickelodeon International Ltd.
He was also President, Chief Executive Officer & Director of Viacom, Inc. from 2005 to 2006 and Co-President & Co-Chief Operating Officer of Viacom, Inc. from 2004 to 2006.
He served as an Independent Director of DWA Holdings LLC from 2011 to 2016, Director of The New America Foundation and VICE Media LLC, and Independent Director of Marquee Raine Acquisition Corp.
He was a Member-Advisory Board of Shelter Capital Partners LLC.
He holds an MBA from New York University and an undergraduate degree from St. Michael's College.
Thomas E. Freston active positions
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Firefly3 LLC
 Firefly3 LLC Investment ManagersFinance Firefly3 LLC renders investment advisory services. The company is headquartered in New York. NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/11/2006 |
| Emerson College | Director/Board Member | - |
The One Campaign
 The One Campaign Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The One Campaign is an advocacy and campaigning organization. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Jamie Drummond. | Chairman | - |
Asia Society
 Asia Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Asia Society is an educational organization that aims to promote mutual understanding and strengthen partnerships among people, leaders, and institutions. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company was founded by Tom W. Su and Luis Juan L. Virata. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Moby Media FZ-LLC | Director/Board Member | - |
MOBY Group
 MOBY Group Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology MOBY Group engages in the media and entertainment business. The firm offers its activities in broadcasting, digital & online, production, strategic communications, publishing, music, sports and research fields. Its business portfolio include: channels and platforms, content, strategic communications and technology services. The firm's channels and platforms deliver content that engages, educates and entertains audiences in fast-growing markets of the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Its key formats and shows include: drama series, reality TV competitions, sports, music, children’s programs, news and commentary. The firm operates as a full-service strategic communication agency that supports local and global development efforts to bring about positive change in challenging environments. Its technology services include: telephony, IVR and other technology services. The company was founded by Jahid Mohseni and Saad Mohseni in 2003 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. | Director/Board Member | - |
Imagine Entertainment, Inc.
 Imagine Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Imagine Entertainment, Inc. engages in the production of films and television programs. Its films include Apollo 13 and Beautiful Mind; and television programs such as The Fox series 24, the WB's Felicity, and ABC's Sports Night. The company was founded by Brian Thomas Grazer and Ronald William Howard in 1986 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
DreamWorks Animation LLC
 DreamWorks Animation LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services DreamWorks Animation LLC engages in the business of development, production, and exploitation of animated films and their associated characters. It produces animated feature films, television specials and series, and live entertainment properties. The company is headquartered in Glendale, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Raine Ventures LLC
 Raine Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Raine Ventures LLC (Raine Ventures) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of The Raine Group LLC founded in 2010 by Brandon Gardner, Deborah Mei, Joseph Ravitch, John Salter, and Jeff Sine. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
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Training of Thomas E. Freston
| New York University | Masters Business Admin |
| St. Michael's College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 21 |
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Viacom, Inc. /Old/
 Viacom, Inc. /Old/ BroadcastingConsumer Services Viacom is a global media company, with preeminent positions in broadcast and cable television, radio, outdoor advertising, and online. With programming that appeals to audiences in every demographic category across virtually all media, the company is a leader in the creation, promotion, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, music, and comedy. Viacom's well-known brands include CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, VH1, BET, Paramount Pictures, Infinity Broadcasting, Viacom Outdoor, UPN, TV Land, Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television, King World, Spike TV, Showtime, and Simon & Schuster. | Consumer Services |
DWA Holdings LLC
 DWA Holdings LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services DWA Holdings LLC develops, produces, and exploits animated films. It CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The company was founded by David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg in October 1994 and is headquartered in Glendale, CA. | Consumer Services |
Raine Ventures LLC
Raine Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Raine Ventures LLC (Raine Ventures) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of The Raine Group LLC founded in 2010 by Brandon Gardner, Deborah Mei, Joseph Ravitch, John Salter, and Jeff Sine. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Paramount Media Networks
 Paramount Media Networks BroadcastingConsumer Services ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks provides television broadcasting, information and musical online content services. Its services encompass films, television shows, video streaming and music videos. The company was founded in 1984 is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Comedy Partners East, Inc.
 Comedy Partners East, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Comedy Partners East, Inc. owns and operates television broadcasting stations. The company was founded in April 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Shelter Capital Partners LLC
 Shelter Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Shelter Capital Partners LLC (Shelter Capital Partners) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Michael A. Woronoff. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
Imagine Entertainment, Inc.
Imagine Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Imagine Entertainment, Inc. engages in the production of films and television programs. Its films include Apollo 13 and Beautiful Mind; and television programs such as The Fox series 24, the WB's Felicity, and ABC's Sports Night. The company was founded by Brian Thomas Grazer and Ronald William Howard in 1986 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. | Consumer Services |
VH1
 VH1 Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services VH1 operates cable networks. It features music videos, live performances, latest celebrity news and prime time shows on television. It also offers online games, arcade classics from the 80's and downloadable free game trials. The company was founded in January, 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Viacom, Inc.
 Viacom, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Viacom, Inc. is a global entertainment content company, which connects with audiences through compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, applications, games, brands for consumer products, social media and other entertainment content. It operates business through Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments. The Media Networks segment provides entertainment content, services, and related branded products for consumers in targeted demographics attractive to advertisers, content distributors, and retailers. The Media Networks segment delivers advertising and marketing services under advanced marketing solutions portfolio. The company was founded by Sumner M. Redstone on May 3, 1971 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
The New America Foundation
 The New America Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The New America Foundation engages in public policy issues, including technology, education, national security, political reform, and economics. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
The One Campaign
The One Campaign Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The One Campaign is an advocacy and campaigning organization. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Jamie Drummond. | Commercial Services |
MTV Networks, Inc.
 MTV Networks, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services MTV Networks, Inc. operates as a creator of entertainment content that connects diverse audiences across TV, online, mobile, games, and consumer products. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
DirectSat USA LLC
 DirectSat USA LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications DirectSat USA LLC provides satellite television communication services. The company is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA. | Communications |
Asia Society
Asia Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Asia Society is an educational organization that aims to promote mutual understanding and strengthen partnerships among people, leaders, and institutions. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company was founded by Tom W. Su and Luis Juan L. Virata. | Commercial Services |
Nickelodeon International Ltd.
 Nickelodeon International Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Part of Paramount Global, Nickelodeon International Ltd. is a British company that provides television programming and broadcasting services. The company is based in London, UK. | Consumer Services |
MOBY Group
MOBY Group Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology MOBY Group engages in the media and entertainment business. The firm offers its activities in broadcasting, digital & online, production, strategic communications, publishing, music, sports and research fields. Its business portfolio include: channels and platforms, content, strategic communications and technology services. The firm's channels and platforms deliver content that engages, educates and entertains audiences in fast-growing markets of the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Its key formats and shows include: drama series, reality TV competitions, sports, music, children’s programs, news and commentary. The firm operates as a full-service strategic communication agency that supports local and global development efforts to bring about positive change in challenging environments. Its technology services include: telephony, IVR and other technology services. The company was founded by Jahid Mohseni and Saad Mohseni in 2003 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. | Electronic Technology |
| Moby Media FZ-LLC | |
VICE Media LLC
 VICE Media LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services VICE Media LLC engages in magazines, book publishing and online broadcasting services. Its products and services include video, news, music, fashion, photo, travel, sports and tech information, NSFW and magazines. The company was founded by Suroosh Alvi and Shane Smith in 1994 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Technology Services |
DreamWorks Animation LLC
DreamWorks Animation LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services DreamWorks Animation LLC engages in the business of development, production, and exploitation of animated films and their associated characters. It produces animated feature films, television specials and series, and live entertainment properties. The company is headquartered in Glendale, CA. | Consumer Services |
Marquee Raine Acquisition Corp.
 Marquee Raine Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Marquee Raine Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on October 16, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Firefly3 LLC
Firefly3 LLC Investment ManagersFinance Firefly3 LLC renders investment advisory services. The company is headquartered in New York. NY. | Finance |
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