Richard Goldsmith has spent decades establishing and managing global kids & family franchises. He has held leadership positions at Disney, Warner Bros., Univision, Jim Henson, Cyber Group and Thunderbird/Atomic Cartoons, and founded and led his own business, Hollywood Ventures, that became a leading provider of kids' content in the U.S. Richard has long-term relationships with key players in entertainment production, media distribution and consumer products. His service to the industry includes years as an Associate Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts and as a Director of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.