Rachael McLean... continued

Rachael most recently served as vice president of Digital Media for Championship Gaming Series (CGS) a News Corp JV, overseeing digital media division, responsible for execution while driving online product development, P&L, traffic growth of 18+ sites, content, design and strategy. McLean led a team of design and engineering professionals developing a 2.0 social community and video gaming tournament platform. 

McLean joined CGS from GoTV, where she was vice president, Music Group overseeing the 11+ team, 4 music video channels and leading distribution from mobile to multiple broadband partners globally.  Prior to GoTV McLean worked with Infospace Mobile, overseeing development for original concepts and brands including the joint venture with “Tony Hawk”, “American Idol” content and AT&T’s Warped Tour. 

Previously, McLean served for eight years at MTV Networks, most recently as vice president for MTV Networks International Digital Creative and Production in New York, responsible for the growth of MTV, VH1 and Nickelodeon cross platform global products and initiatives for the network of 100+ websites and mobile channels. Leading global music franchises “The Leak”, “MTV 5 Star”, original global mobile series, and the award-winning MTV Europe Music Awards interactive web show. Earlier in her career McLean worked as a producer and developer at Sony BMG Columbia Records Online and as a founding member at SonicNet, the online service later acquired by MTV.

Rachael was born in New Zealand has lived in Europe, Japan and attended NYU and Harvard Business School.  She currently resides in Los Angeles.