Jim Sherry
Biography:
Mr. Sherry is an entertainment executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist operating within the Canadian Media Industry. Mr. Sherry is credited with developing leading entry and expansion strategies in Canada for many successful organizations including Netflix, Lionsgate Films, Miramax Films and Alliance Atlantis Communications. In 2020, Mr. Sherry’s media investment company Sherry Media Group (“SMG”) redirected its investment focus towards social activism and launched The Impact Series, a multimedia platform focused on content that addresses social issues under this initiative. SMG has since launched a companion podcast series similarly ambitioned called Driving Change.
How many years have you worked in the film and creative entertainment industries?: 6-10 years
Preferred research topics: Focus groups and roundtables