Marc Katz
About Marc Katz
Marc Katz serves as the Executive Vice President of Strategic Investments & Acquisitions at Advance, where he has contributed to the expansion of the company's global media and technology portfolio since 2018. He has a diverse background in finance and corporate strategy, having held senior positions at several prominent firms, including the NBA and Lehman Brothers.
Current Role at Advance
Marc Katz serves as the Executive Vice President of Strategic Investments & Acquisitions at Advance, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he has been instrumental in expanding the company's global media and technology portfolio. His efforts have contributed to Advance's significant holdings in major businesses, including Warner Bros. Discovery and Reddit. Katz's strategic leadership focuses on identifying and executing investment opportunities that align with the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience in Corporate Development
Before joining Advance, Marc Katz held several senior roles in corporate development. He served as Senior Vice President of Global Strategy & Corporate Development at the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy at Digital First Media from 2014 to 2016. His experience also includes a decade at Lehman Brothers as Managing Director from 1998 to 2008 and a three-year tenure at Lazard in a similar role from 2010 to 2013.
Legal Background and Early Career
Marc Katz began his career in law, working as an Associate at Weil Gotshal and Manges from 1993 to 1998. This foundational experience in legal practice provided him with essential skills that he later applied in corporate strategy and development roles. His legal education includes a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Columbia Law School, which he attended from 1990 to 1993.
Educational Qualifications
Marc Katz holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Columbia Law School, earned between 1990 and 1993. He also has a strong academic background in finance and history, having studied at The Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania. He achieved a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History, both completed in 1990. This diverse educational background supports his multifaceted approach to strategic investments and acquisitions.