Hal Richardson

"As President, Worldwide Television Distribution, Hal Richardson is responsible for distribution of product from Paramount Pictures Corporation to a variety of television media including Pay- Per-View/VOD, Pay Television networks and Free Television Broadcasters. He joined Paramount in February 2006.

"Prior to Paramount, from 1995-2006, Richardson was Head of Television Distribution for DreamWorks SKG.

"From 1987-1995, Richardson held a variety of senior executive roles in television distribution at The Walt Disney Studios.

"From 1981-1987, Richardson held a number of executive positions in programming at Showtime Networks.

"Richardson began his entertainment industry career in 1980 with Home Box Office (HBO).

"Prior to attending graduate school, Richardson was an Independent Secondary School Teacher of English and Film.

"Richardson holds a MBA and a B.A., Communications, both from Stanford University."