Scott Macdonald serves as Chief Financial Officer at STARZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP, where he leads the company's financial strategy, risk management, and capital allocation to support its growth in premium streaming and original content production. With over 25 years of experience in media and entertainment finance, Macdonald joined STARZ in 2018 after holding senior roles at Lionsgate Entertainment and previously at Disney's ABC Television Group. A Certified Public Accountant and graduate of the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business with an MBA in Finance, he has a proven track record of navigating complex mergers, acquisitions, and digital transformations in the evolving entertainment landscape. Throughout his career, Macdonald has driven significant achievements, including spearheading a $500 million cost-optimization initiative at Lionsgate that boosted EBITDA margins by 15% and facilitating the successful integration of Starz's acquisition into the Lionsgate portfolio, which enhanced subscriber growth to over 30 million globally. His strategic foresight during the streaming wars positioned STARZ for profitability amid industry disruptions, earning him recognition as a top finance executive by Variety and Accounting Today. Under his leadership, STARZ has expanded its international footprint while maintaining fiscal discipline. At STARZ, Macdonald oversees a team of 50 finance professionals, managing annual budgets exceeding $1 billion and investor relations for public markets. His focus on data-driven decision-making and innovative revenue models, such as bundling partnerships with major telecoms, has solidified STARZ's position as a leader in premium television, ensuring sustainable growth and shareholder value in a competitive market.