SEASON 3, EPISODE 16. Leading Through Laughter with Impact : Alison Moore, CEO, Comic Relief US
Description
“Interesting work keeps your mind nimble and curious..” Just one of the incredible bits of wisdom from Alison Moore. As an accomplished executive in media and tech, her constant curiosity and drive for learning has shaped her career and leadership style in many ways. After top leadership roles at Condé Nast, Daily Candy, NBC Universal and HBO, Alison made the leap to the non-profit sector as CEO of Comic Relief US, best known for their Red Nose campaign culminating with Red Nose Day on May 26, helping raise life-changing funds to ensure a healthy future for all children.
Comic Relief US’s Red Nose Day campaign has raised $275 million since 2015, positively impacting 30 million children — and now, you can get your very own Red Nose at your nearest Walgreens! Or, head to RedNoseDay.org to lend your support, and help make a difference by donating today. #NosesOn.
Guest Bio
Alison Moore
CEO
Comic Relief US
Alison Moore joined Comic Relief US in 2019 with extensive and diverse experience across the media and tech sectors. Alison came to Comic Relief US to grow the engagement, scale, and impact of its important mission: driving positive change through entertainment.
Through her leadership, Comic Relief US is creating new content campaigns and launching innovative social impact-led funds, providing more platforms for brands, organizations and communities to make a greater impact together. The funds raised will support nonprofits, community-led partners and their programs to tackle the consequences and root causes of intergenerational poverty. Since 2015, Comic Relief US has partnered closely with Walgreens, NBC, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on its year-round Red Nose Day campaign to end child poverty. In the past 7 years Red Nose Day has raised over $275 million and positively impacted over 30 million children in the U.S. and around the world.
Alison was previously the Chief Business Officer, Beauty Collection at Condé Nast, overseeing the Glamour and Allure brands. Prior to Condé Nast, Alison was Chief Revenue Officer at SoundCloud, and held multiple executive level positions at NBC Universal, DailyCandy and HBO. Alison is on the Board of Directors for TRACE, the top global media & digital platform for Afro-Urban cultures & youth empowerment and is on the Board of Directors for Downtown Music Holdings, a global company that owns, manages, and develops businesses with a vision for a more equitable and innovative music ecosystem. Alison is an Advisor to several early stage digital start-ups, and is a member of Chief, the network of senior women leaders.
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