CLIVE JORDAN
West Wickham
Summary
International commercial executive with over 25 years of experience in driving revenue growth through international business development and strategic partnerships in media rights, television distribution, digital content, and consumer products. Proven negotiator with a strong history of generating commercial value via international licensing and intellectual property exploitation. Demonstrated executive leadership in multinational organizations, complemented by entrepreneurial success in founding and managing multiple businesses and commercializing original intellectual property as a published author. International Commercial Executive delivering revenue growth and business development across media rights and digital content. Negotiates strategic partnerships that create commercial value through licensing and intellectual property. Combines executive leadership with entrepreneurial success, having founded and scaled multiple businesses while commercialising original intellectual property.
Overview
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Languages
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Certification
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31
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Managing Director
Squeeze Media Consultancy
01.2010 - Current
- Founded an international consultancy specialising in media rights, commercial strategy and business development.
International Publishing & Home Entertainment Manager
Discovery Communications
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Negotiated a multi-million-pound strategic agreement with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and expanded commercial partnerships.
VP International Home Entertainment & Digital (EMEA)
Cookie Jar Entertainment
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Led licensing and digital distribution across EMEA.
Head of Sales
Portman Film & Television
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Licensed international film and TV programming.
Senior Sales Executive
Pearson Television International
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Managed UK and international home entertainment licensing for major TV brands.
Education
BA (Hons) - Japanese Language & East Asian Studies
University of Leeds
Skills
- International Business Development
- Commercial Strategy
- Revenue Growth
- Strategic Partnerships
- Media Rights
- Content Licensing
- Brand Licensing
- Digital Distribution
- Home Entertainment
- Commercial Negotiation
- P&L Leadership
- Leadership
- Client Relationship Management
- Business development
- Strategic negotiation
- Market analysis
- Financial management
- Sales strategy
- Creative problem solving
- Supplier negotiations
- Operational efficiency
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Sales strategy execution
- Brand management
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Innovative thought leadership
Languages
Japanese
Mandarin Chinese
French (Conversational)
Custom Section
Founder & Business Owner, Dream Doors South East London, 2017-01-01, 2026-01-01, Founded, built and successfully operated a profitable kitchen design business while continuing international consultancy., Built the business into a consistent six-figure operation., Led strategy, sales, marketing, finance and operations., Managed supplier negotiations and commercial performance., Recruited and led a high-performing team.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/clivejordan01
Profile Snapshot
25+ years international commercial leadership, Discovery Communications, A&E Television Networks, Fox International Channels, Cookie Jar Entertainment, Pearson Television International, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Warner Bros., HBO Home Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, Founder of two successful businesses, Published Author, International Consultant
Publications
Arthur Banana and the World's Deadliest Frog, Published middle-grade novel. Responsible for concept development, IP creation, branding, publishing, marketing and national retail distribution.
Certification
- Advertising copywriting certified
Hobbies and interests
- Story writing, cycling, swimming, tai chi
Timeline
International Publishing & Home Entertainment Manager
Discovery Communications
01.2014 - 01.2016
Founder & Managing Director
Squeeze Media Consultancy
01.2010 - Current
VP International Home Entertainment & Digital (EMEA)
Cookie Jar Entertainment
01.2001 - 01.2010
Head of Sales
Portman Film & Television
01.2000 - 01.2001
Senior Sales Executive
Pearson Television International
01.1996 - 01.2000
BA (Hons) - Japanese Language & East Asian Studies
University of Leeds