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Akin Ceylan

Executive Operations Leader specializing in media & entertainment governance and transformation

Black Horse Tech AcquistionsChapman UniversityNew York City, NY26 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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Experience

Independent Board DirectorBlack Horse Tech Acquistions · Oct 2025 – Presentpart-time
Strategic Advisory Board DirectorAdapt Entertainment · Oct 2025 – Presentpart-time
Board of TrusteesChapman University · Jan 2014 – Presentpart-time
Board of DirectorsOctane OC · Jan 2022 – Jan 2024part-time
President and Executive Board Director, Alumni AssociationChapman University · Jan 2014 – Jan 2018part-time
Chief Operating Officer of Home Entertainment and Global Content DeliveryLionsgate
SVP of Domestic OperationsMGM Studios

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Education

Chapman Universitybachelor, Business Administration (Management) (1990)

Skills

LeadershipStrategic planningP&L managementRisk managementChange managementCollaborationMentorshipBusiness developmentBoard governanceCorporate governanceStrategic thinkingBusiness operationsStrategic business operationsOperational architectureOperational efficiency

Languages

English

Certifications

Corporate Boardroom Governance Certification (Wharton Executive Education, University of Pennsylvania)Certified for EQ-i 2.0 + EQ 360 Assessments and Developing EQ (EITC / MHS)Licensed NBI Consultant Certification (Neethling Brain Instruments)Columbia Credential Professional Executive Coach (CCPE) Certification (Columbia University Teachers College)Contract Management Certification (University of California, Irvine Extension)California Real Estate Broker (License)California Association of Realtors Property Manager Master (PMM) CertificationCalifornia Association of Realtors Probate Certification

Memberships

  • California Association of Realtors

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Akin CeylanExecutive Operations Leader specializing in media & entertainment governance and transformation