Dick Clark Productions is adding a major player to its executive team. The company announced today that Mike Chuthakieo has been named its first-ever Chief Commercial Officer.
In the newly created role, Chuthakieo will oversee all commercial strategy and revenue generation for the company, including brand partnerships and the expansion of DCP’s intellectual property across media platforms. He’ll report directly to CEO Jay Penske and officially steps into the role on July 28, 2025. He’ll be based in Los Angeles.
“Mike brings a wealth of expertise in accelerating business growth for iconic brands and forging groundbreaking, innovative partnerships,” Penske said. “His broad experience across a diverse range of platforms makes him a key addition to our team and the ideal leader to help guide our next phase of global expansion.”
Chuthakieo arrives at DCP with over 20 years of experience spanning media, entertainment, and advertising. Most recently, he served as Chief Revenue Officer at 88rising. There, he led the company’s global commercial operations. Driving sponsorship and monetization efforts for significant events, including the Head in the Clouds music festival.
Before that, he held key leadership roles at Pinterest, Pandora, and MySpace. He helped to build advertising businesses from the ground up at each platform. His background also includes experience in adtech, sports marketing, and agency work. Giving him a wide-ranging view of how to build and scale commercial operations.
“I’ve long admired Dick Clark Productions for its rich legacy of shaping culture through live event programming,” Chuthakieo said. “I’m excited to join the team and expand the potential of these legendary properties while exploring new opportunities for growth in today’s dynamic media landscape.”
DCP is behind some of the biggest televised live events in the industry, including the Golden Globes, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and the Academy of Country Music Awards.
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