Patrick Vien is Executive Managing Director, International at A+E Networks where he oversees all of A+E’s businesses throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Vien also leads the programming strategy, acquisitions and production for all TV channels outside the United States and oversees international marketing. Lastly, Vien oversees the global content sales group with activities across 220 territories.   Previously, Vien was President of Pulse Films, a global, modern content studio partnered with VICE Media. Pulse’s recent output includes Beyonce’s Lemonade for HBO and the winner of Canne’s “Prix du Jury” feature film American Honey starring Shia LeBoeuf.   Prior to this, Mr. Vien was President & COO of The Tyra Banks Company (TBC) which included the oversight of television series production, film development, book publishing, retail and digital products.   Before TBC, Mr. Vien was Chairman and CEO of Warner Music International where he oversaw all aspects of strategy, commercial operations and general management of Warner Music's labels in 50 countries which had over 500 recording artists on its rosters.   Mr. Vien joined Warner Music after serving as President of NBC Universal’s Global Networks where he oversaw NBCU's television channels in Europe, Asia and South America. He oversaw programming, marketing, commercial operations and was charged with creating new TV channels for platforms worldwide. Mr. Vien also managed Universal Studios’s TV joint ventures including The Sundance Channel and HBO Asia.   Before joining NBC Universal, he was President of Universal’s Television Network Enterprises where he led US cable networks including TRIO, a pop culture TV channel and Newsworld International both of which he founded and launched.