Mahan Named President of DC Media

“Michael’s appointment signals the intention of DC Media to structure a robust management team designed to both build and acquire a bouquet of assets to fuel the company’s strategic growth,” said Peter Guber, Chairman of dick clark productions. “Michael is an extremely talented executive who will spearhead that growth.”

As President of DC Media, Mahan brings a wealth of experience to the new position from his previous post as President of the TV Guide Network and tvguide.com, as well as co-owner of Direct Holdings Global, a leading direct response company and the exclusive licensee of the Time Life brand for use on television. Mahan led the transformation of TV Guide Network from a guidance-focused utility network to a full-screen entertainment destination available in 81 million homes. During his tenure, Mahan successfully completed deals with Comcast, Dish Network, Verizon, Time Warner, Cox and Charter.

Prior to TV Guide, Mr. Mahan was most recently Sr. VP, Corporate Development for dick clark productions, inc., where he was responsible for strategic transactions and initiatives across numerous divisions including  foreign sales, media licensing, mobile, internet and home video. He also played a pivotal role in the successful sale of dcp in June 2007. Previously, Mr. Mahan spent over three years at CDP Capital Entertainment, a division of Caisse de dépôt, where he focused on private equity transactions in the media and entertainment industry; was on the board of dick clark productions and acted as an observer on the board of Lakeshore Entertainment Group; led the business development team for eWanted.com, a leading reverse auction company; worked in the business development team for Checkout.com, an online entertainment company focused on content and commerce for music and movies and began his career as an investment banker for Bear Stearns.