Sandy Girard

Sandy Girard, recognized as Adweek's Podcast Executive of the Year in 2022, boasts over 20 years of experience in leading teams to create exceptional entertainment, news, music, sports, and comedy content.

Serving as the Executive Vice President of Programming at Crooked Media, Sandy oversees the production of podcasts, video content, and other digital media.

Previously, Sandy was the Co-founder and Chief Content Officer at Spkr, an iOS app focused on audio discovery, which was successfully acquired by Loop Media in 2019. In addition, Sandy held a senior executive role at SiriusXM, where they managed Entertainment & Talk programming.

With expertise in content and talent development, podcasting, partnerships, contract negotiation, content strategy, branding, marketing, live events, social media, public relations, revenue generation, iOS app development, and consulting, Sandy has a versatile skill set crucial for success in the media and entertainment industry.

Having studied Sociology & Psychology for a Bachelor of Arts degree at William & Mary, Sandy Girard has a strong educational background that complements their professional experiences.

Throughout their career, Sandy has held various roles in reputable organizations such as Crooked Media, Spkr, SiriusXM, the US Peace Corps, Chamberbiz, LLC, and Dow, Lohnes & Albertson, showcasing their wide-ranging expertise and contribution to the industry.