ROKU INC CLASS A (ROKU)
Sector: Communication
Sector: Communication
ROKU INC CLASS A - Executive Compensation
SVP and General Counsel
Executive Compensation
Chris Handman is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Roku, Inc., leading the company's global legal organization. With more than 20 years of experience in technology and entertainment law, Handman joined Roku in 2018 after serving as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Netflix, where he advised on high-stakes content licensing, international expansion, and regulatory matters during the company's rapid growth. Prior to Netflix, he was a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and corporate governance for tech clients. A Harvard College graduate and Stanford Law School alumnus, Handman brings deep expertise in the streaming and digital media sectors to Roku's executive team. In his role at Roku, Handman oversees all legal functions, including corporate transactions, compliance, litigation, privacy, and IP strategy, supporting the platform's evolution into a leading streaming TV provider. He has played a pivotal role in navigating complex regulatory environments, key partnerships, and Roku's ongoing international scaling, while strengthening protections for its innovative advertising and content distribution technologies. His strategic counsel has been essential amid industry challenges like antitrust scrutiny and content disputes. Handman's achievements extend to pioneering legal frameworks at Netflix that enabled blockbuster deals and global market entry, earning him recognition as a top in-house counsel. At Roku, his leadership has bolstered the company's resilience and growth, positioning it for continued dominance in connected TV.