Jeffrey Katzenberg is a renowned American media proprietor and film producer, whose illustrious career spans multiple decades. From 1984 to 1994, he held the esteemed position of chairman of Walt Disney Studios, overseeing the production and business operations of the company's feature films.
Following his departure from Disney, Katzenberg co-founded DreamWorks SKG in 1994, where he served as the chief executive officer (CEO) and executive producer of the company's animated franchises, including the highly successful Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon series. He remained at the helm until stepping down from his title in 2016.
In 2017, Katzenberg founded the venture capital firm WndrCo, which invests in digital media projects, and launched Quibi in 2020, a short-form mobile video platform that unfortunately lost a substantial amount of US$1.35 billion in just seven months.
Beyond his accomplishments in the entertainment industry, Katzenberg has also been actively involved in politics, donating to various election campaigns and supporting prominent political figures. He has been recognized as "one of Hollywood's premier political kingmakers" and "one of the Democratic Party's top national fund-raisers", with notable endorsements from Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris.
Throughout his career, Katzenberg has demonstrated his ability to navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of the entertainment and technology industries, while also making a significant impact on the political landscape.
