Ben Schwaid

Ben Schwaid currently serves as the SVP of Commercial Analytics at Universal Pictures, a position held since August 2022. With a tenure at NBCUniversal that began in July 2005, Ben has held various leadership roles including VP of Digital & Commercial Finance for Home Entertainment and VP of Business Analytics and Planning for Digital Distribution. Responsibilities have encompassed overseeing finance and business analytics for Universal Pictures' digital sales group. Additionally, Ben has a strong background in project management, having directed the successful launches of major television programs such as "The Jay Leno Show" and "The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien." Ben holds a BA in Computer Science and Art History from New York University and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.