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Edgar Johnson
Managing Director
Pasadena
Office
Edgar Johnson is a Managing
Director of Janas Consulting and
has been president, general manager and market development officer
with global entertainment technology companies. He has more than
30-years experience providing creative solutions to corporate needs,
using his insight into industry trends to shape company direction.
As the Principal in Johnson
Enterprises, a Management Consulting firm, Ed performed services for
such clients as Panasonic, RKO Pictures, Paramount Pictures, iMatte,
National Tele-consultants, and Harrison Price Company. Services
included key advisor to provide CEO with industry trends analysis,
market expansion and business development, and planning and
evaluation.
Ed was the founder and President of
Panasonic Corporate Systems Company with Profit & Loss
responsibility. He oversaw the development of flagship projects and
the customer base. Industry segments included gaming, convention and
hospitality, entertainment, sports and transportation.
At Berkshire Motion Pictures, Ed was
Senior Vice President responsible for business development and
sponsorship programs for destination attractions. He developed the
sale of a $38 million entertainment attraction for the Luxor Hotel
and Casino in Las Vegas. He developed $42 million in sponsorships
and support of entertainment attractions at Luxor and Circus Circus.
Ed was a creator of firsts in filmed
based attractions in the destination attraction industry at Showcase
Films, Los Angeles. He created the firm’s selling model for film
rental, licensing and simulation and sold the first products
internationally to countries in Europe and the Pacific Rim.
As President of Omnibus computer
Graphics, he participated in the IPO and in obtaining secondary
financing. He also participated in the acquisition of two larger
competitors.
Ed served as Vice President of Studio
Development at Paramount Pictures Studios where he was responsible
for managing the Planning and Development Department and the New
Technology Group. In this position, he participated in the
turnaround that included physical renovation, union contract
renegotiations, and production method modifications.
Ed served on the White House Support
Team while serving in the U.S. Army. He received his Graduate of
Arts degree from Pfeiffer University.
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Ed brings a depth of management
skills to his clients along with experience in marketing,
turnarounds, and merger and acquisitions.
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