| BA, San Diego State University | |
| Telecommunications and Film |
Chris Gorog is the Chairman and CEO of Napster. He led Roxio’s acquisition of Napster and helped re-launch the music service into a legal digital music provider. Before the acquisition of Napster, Chris was Chairman and CEO of Roxio, the leader in CD burning and digital media software, where he led the company’s successful spin-off from Adaptec. Inc. and took the company public in May of 2001. Gorog’s leadership of Roxio resulted in the creation of the Roxio consumer brand, a broadening of the company’s role in digital media, and the acquisition of Napster.
Prior to joining Roxio, Chris held the post of President of New Business Development and Executive Vice President of Group Operations for Universal Studios Recreations Group, where he initiated and led the execution of its strategic plan for global expansion.
As President and CEO of ITC Entertainment Group, Chris led a management buy-out of the group’s global businesses and ITC became the number one producer of network television movies and mini-series and also produced cult classic indie films: “The Last Seduction” and “Fear of a Black Hat.” Prior to ITC, Chris served as Vice President of Business Affairs for Motion Pictures and Television at The Walt Disney Company.
via: Napster
