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Charles Rivkin

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Chairman and CEO at Motion Picture Association
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Charles H. Rivkin is the Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association, leveraging over 30 years of experience as a media executive and U. S. diplomat. A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School, he advocates for the global film, television, and streaming industry, focusing on investment, content protection, and market access.

Outside of his professional life, Rivkin continues a family legacy of public service, as his late father also served as a U. S. Ambassador. He is a dedicated family man and has been involved in various civic and philanthropic activities throughout his distinguished career in both the private and public sectors.

He is the recipient of the Spanish National Police Merit Cross, the highest honor the force can bestow upon a civilian, for his work fighting piracy.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Chairman and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Priorities

Topics Charles cares about

Content Protection
He leads the MPA's global mission to combat piracy and protect intellectual property, a cornerstone of his role and a frequent topic in his public statements.
Film's Economic Impact
He consistently champions the film industry's role in creating local jobs and supporting small businesses, often highlighting the benefits of production incentives in various regions.
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Career

Work history

9-2017
Chairman and CEO
Motion Picture Association
2-2014 - 1-2017
Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs
U.S. Department of State
7-2009 - 11-2013
US Ambassador to France and Monaco
U.S. Department of State
9-2005 - 6-2009
President and CEO
W!ldbrain, Inc.
8-1988 - 11-2003
President and CEO
The Jim Henson Company
In the press

Media appearances

Charles Rivkin, Chairman & CEO, Motion Picture Association. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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My Washington: Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association. Featured in Washington Life
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Education
1986 - 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Harvard Business School
1980 - 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Yale University
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