Evan La Vere
About Evan La Vere
Evan La Vere serves as the Senior Vice President of Advanced Solutions at Mood Media, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in global brand management and music services, he has previously worked at notable companies such as Starbucks and PlayNetwork, where he contributed significantly to revenue growth and innovative projects.
Work at Mood Media
Evan La Vere has served as Senior Vice President of Advanced Solutions at Mood Media since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative solutions that enhance customer engagement through music and media. Based in Redmond, Washington, he leverages his extensive experience in the industry to drive strategic initiatives and improve service offerings.
Previous Experience at PlayNetwork
Evan La Vere held multiple roles at PlayNetwork from 2011 to 2016. He started as a Global Account Manager, then progressed to Director of International Sales & Account Management, and later became Director of the Global Brand Team. During his tenure, he transformed PlayNetwork's International businesses into a significant growth segment, contributing 30% to the company's portfolio and generating over $35 million in annual revenue.
Experience at Octave Group
Evan La Vere worked at Octave Group from 2016 to 2021, where he held the positions of Vice President of International and Senior Vice President of Media & Systems. He developed the Music Data & Analytics platform, which provided brands with insights into catalog placement and trends. His leadership contributed to the company's growth and innovation in the media sector.
Education and Expertise
Evan La Vere's educational background includes studies in Environmental Science at Seattle Central College from 2004 to 2005 and an Associate of Arts degree from Rogue Community College, where he achieved a GPA of 3.91 from 2001 to 2003. He also studied Video Production at The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles starting in 2003. His diverse educational experiences complement his extensive professional background.
Notable Achievements
Evan La Vere executed the world's largest simultaneous listening party for Paul McCartney's album 'Memory Almost Full,' reaching approximately 6 million people across 50 countries. He also led the launch of Apple Music for Business, a B2B music service recognized for its music curation and technology. These initiatives highlight his capability in managing large-scale projects and driving innovation in the music and media industries.