Sam Neswick

Chief Operating Officer, Participant Media

Biography

As chief operating officer, Sam Neswick oversees Participant Media's corporate strategy and operations, investments, innovation, corporate development, and strategic partnerships, in line with the company’s mission to create entertainment that inspires social change.

Neswick joined Participant in 2014 as senior vice president, Strategic Planning, and previously served as chief strategy officer. Prior to Participant, Neswick held senior positions at The Walt Disney Company in Corporate Strategy and Business Development, including responsibility for the landmark acquisition of Lucasfilm and strategic expansion in Asia. Prior to Disney, Neswick worked in management consulting at Bain & Company.

He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a B.A. from Harvard College.