Paula Kaplan

Paula Kaplan is an accomplished entertainment executive with over two decades of experience creating and shaping opportunities for entertainment companies. Her broad-based expertise includes talent development and management, casting, TV production, and brand strategy. Some of her accomplishments include growing annual revenue while maintaining #1 cable TV ranking, building the Kids’ Choice Awards brand into a top-rated event with A-list celebrities and high-profile sponsors, and cultivating a joint venture with Sony Music that drove visibility and revenue for all parties. Kaplan is known for her ability to identify and nurture talent, deliver revenue-generating results, and sustain relationships within the entertainment community. She holds a degree in Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports from Harvard Business School and has held various executive positions throughout her career, including EVP of Talent and Development at Viacom and Chief Talent Officer at AwesomenessTV.