Lloyd Braun: Media Executive Extraordinaire
Lloyd Braun, an accomplished American media executive, has amassed a net worth of $25 million. He is the innovative founder and CEO of Whalerock Industries, a prominent Los Angeles-based media and technology company.
Early Life and Education
Born in New York in 1958, Lloyd Braun's educational journey led him to Vassar College, followed by the University of California's Hastings College of the Law. His dedication culminated in a successful career as an entertainment attorney, where he represented notable clients such as Howard Stern, Larry David, and David Chase. Interestingly, Larry David named a memorable character on Seinfeld after Braun.
Career Milestones
Contributions to Television
Lloyd Braun played a pivotal role in helping David Chase conceptualize the iconic TV series, The Sopranos. His tenure at ABC from 1998 to 2004 was marked by his instrumental role as Chairman of the ABC Entertainment Group from 2002 to 2004. Braun's vision brought to life several acclaimed TV shows including Desperate Housewives, Boston Legal, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Lost, and Grey's Anatomy. Despite initial skepticism and his subsequent firing from ABC due to the costly pilot of Lost, the show became one of television's most successful series.
Leadership at Yahoo! Media Group
Following his time at ABC, Braun transitioned to Yahoo! Media Group. In 2006, he left Yahoo! to co-found the entertainment company BermanBraun with TV executive Gail Berman. This dynamic company thrived and later, in 2012, acquired the assets of Whiskey Media.
Founding Whalerock Industries
In 2014, Lloyd Braun bought out Gail Berman and rebranded the company as Whalerock Industries. The name was inspired by a large whale-shaped rock formation located near his estate in Ojai, California.
Recent Ventures
In November 2019, Lloyd Braun took on a new challenge by overseeing WME's representation and management business. This new role also included WME's investment in Whalerock Industries, which had since transitioned into a consultancy firm.
