Tony Huidor is the Company’s President of Technology and Chief Product Officer. In this dual role, he drives the company’s overall product roadmap as well as leads all key technology partnerships. Since joining Cineverse in 2015, Huidor has managed the launch and daily operations of the Company’s portfolio of all subscription and ad-supported digital-first channels. He conceived and designed Cineverse’s proprietary Matchpoint Dispatch™ distribution platform which has allowed the Company to effectively streamline and scale its entire digital content distribution business. He also oversees overall product development of Matchpoint Blueprint™ which powers all streaming apps for Cineverse’s portfolio of streaming services and Matchpoint Insights which automates processing of all performance/revenue data and analytics.
In addition, Mr. Huidor recently developed cineSearch which is the Company’s proprietary AI-based platform for advanced search and content recommendations.
Previously, Mr. Huidor served as Vice President of Operations for Universal Music Group’s (UMG) mobile division which generated significant revenue for the company, then later transitioned into VP of Technical Product Development for Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD), where he played an integral part in establishing and expanding the company’s digital and mobile distribution business. Prior to his tenure at Universal Music Group, Mr. Huidor served as Director of Product Development for the Walt Disney Company’s internet division, where he was responsible for the creation and development of subscription-based entertainment services worldwide. In addition, he established Disney Mobile where he managed the creation and production of all premium mobile content worldwide across the Disney and Pixar portfolio of brands, with a strong focus on the North American, European, and Asian-Pacific regions.
He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Digital Entertainment Group, a key trade organization serving the entertainment industry. Mr. Huidor holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of California, Los Angeles.