Brian Lee

Brian Lee is an Executive Vice President at Group Nine, where he manages licensing, experiential, and direct-to-consumer products for brands like The Dodo, NowThis, Thrillist, and Seeker.

He was part of Maker Studios, overseeing the growth of its merchandise and music businesses, culminating in the company's acquisition by Disney for $675M in 2014.

Before his tenure at Maker Studios, Brian founded Knocksteady, a music company in LA that was later acquired by Maker Studios.

Brian holds a diverse educational background with studies in International Affairs, Economics, and International Economics at Yonsei University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Political Science, and Film from UC Irvine.

His professional journey includes roles like Principal at SKIG, Executive Vice President of Commerce at Group Nine Media, Founder and CEO of Knocksteady, and various positions at Maker Studios Inc and Broadcom Inc.

Brian Lee is known for his entrepreneurial spirit, expertise in digital content, music, and merchandise businesses, and leadership in the media and commerce sectors.