Michael Montgomery

Founder of Montgomery Advisory LLC

Michael Montgomery is a Lecturer at the UCLA Anderson School of Business, where he has been teaching since September 2014. His expertise lies in advising and investing in early-stage companies, particularly within the media and technology sectors. He also leads a course focusing on the impact of technology on media.1 2 3

Professional Background

Founder and President: Montgomery Advisory LLC (2013 - Present)
- Provides strategic advisory services primarily in digital media and financial services.
Previous Roles:
- President and CEO: Sega GameWorks (1996 - 1999)
  - Managed a joint venture between Sega, Universal Studios, and DreamWorks.
- Partner: DreamWorks SKG (1995 - 1996)
  - Led significant capital raises and real estate efforts for the company.
- CFO: Euro Disney (1993 - 1994)
  - Responsible for financial restructuring during challenging times.
- Treasurer: The Walt Disney Company (1986 - 1993)
  - Oversaw innovative financing arrangements, including the first large royalty financing for intellectual property.1 2 3

Education

Dartmouth College:
- MBA from the Amos Tuck School (1977)
- BA with magna cum laude honors as a Rufus Choate Scholar (1976).1 2

Current Involvement

In addition to his teaching role, Montgomery serves on the boards of various companies, including DreamWorks Animation and Synacor, where he chairs the Audit Committee.2 3 His extensive background in finance and management positions him as a significant figure in both academia and industry.