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Executive Bio
BRUCE TUCHMAN
President, MGM Networks
Bruce Tuchman is President of MGM Networks, the division of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. which develops, operates and manages MGM's interests in cable, satellite and other television networks internationally.
Since Mr. Tuchman's arrival at MGM in 2001, MGM Networks has achieved explosive growth worldwide, and in the process has created a truly global subscription television brand. Under his leadership, the number of countries reached by The MGM Channel has increased by over five-fold to more than 130 internationally. During this period, MGM has established networks all over the world, including first ever launches into Europe, Africa and the Middle East, while continuing to rapidly grow its channel businesses across Latin America and Asia. Today, there are over 20 MGM branded channels reaching many millions of subscribers across the world, and broadcasting in approximately two dozen languages, including recently launched HD channels in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Mr. Tuchman also oversees MGM's interests in the international pay movie channel joint ventures that the company co-owns with a number of other major motion picture studios.
Mr. Tuchman came to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from Nickelodeon, where he served as General Manager of Nickelodeon Global Network Ventures and Senior Vice President, New Media Ventures. As General Manager of Nickelodeon Global Network Ventures, he developed and oversaw branded Nickelodeon channels across Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and Africa. Before joining Nickelodeon, Mr. Tuchman served as Vice President, Business Affairs and Senior Counsel, International Development for MTV Networks. From 1989-1994, he was an M&A attorney with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in New York and London.
Mr. Tuchman graduated magna cum laude from Boston University with a B.A. in International Relations. He earned a law degree from the University of Michigan, where he served as managing editor of the Michigan Journal of International Law. Mr. Tuchman also holds a Master's degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics.
