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Neil’s executive search career began as digital technologies were being developed for production and postproduction tools. As technologies and content advanced, Neil advanced along with it. He provided leadership for early animation systems, digital effects, non-linear editing tools, cameras and digital audio systems companies. Clients also include searches for companies that support the entertainment business include metadata solutions and data analytics and predictive analytics companies, marketing agencies, advertising agencies and AdTech companies. In addition, NFA has been called upon by content creators that include Disney, DreamWorks, Electronic Arts, Lucas Films and Lucas Games, Microsoft, and Sony PlayStation. His not for profit and education clients include American Film Institute, Loyola Marymount School of Film and Television, University of North Carolina School of the Arts and USC schools of communication and journalism, dramatic arts, fine arts and music among others.

Neil has sat on the Board of Advisors for the University of California Extension School of Business, the steering committee for the Business Leadership Council of San Francisco and is currently on the board of the Jewish Film Institute. His pro bono work includes the Women’s Sports Foundation and Bay View Mission. Neil has spoken at numerous industry associations and conferences such as Audio Engineering Society, Computer Games Developers Conference, Digital Hollywood, National Association of Music Merchants, National Association of Broadcasters, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Society of Motion Pictures Engineers and the American Film Institute.

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