Norman Tajudin: Recommendations

“Norman brings a good head to the game for finding and executing solutions. He has a broad base of experience to draw from and has great presentation skills.”

— Don Eklund, EVP Advanced Technologies, Sony Pictures Entertainment

“I’d like to recommend Norm. Both as VP Business development where Norm drove strategy and innovtive ideas for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and as VP of International where he worked on my team driving and growing our business in 40 plus countries around the world Norm was agreat leader, partner… Smart… Budget savy and growth focused. Very Innovative… I highly recommend Norm.”

— Matt Brown, EVP , North America/ International, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

“Norm is quite simply one of the best and brightest executives I’ve had the opportunity to work with during my career. During his tenure in my group Norm was challenged on a daily basis with complex and rapidly evolving business dynamics in one or more of the 60+ countries he managed. Despite those challenges he managed to grow our business while the industry contracted. Norm’s commitment to growing Sony’s business in the emerging markets, the relationships he cultivated throughout the studio and within the larger Sony Electronics organization, his fascination with new technologies and his professionalism made him a stand out performer at Sony Pictures and within the international home entertainment industry. I would not only hire Norm again in the future but would also readily accept a role working for him if the opportunity presented itself. How many former employees can you say that about?”

— TPaul Miller, Senior Vice President, International, Sony Pictures Entertainment

“I have worked with Norm for 2 years reporting to him as a VP of EMEA Emerging Markets, and it is my great pleasure to recommend him. As VP of International Norm has been responsible for overseeing and growing business in 50+ territories across EMEA, LAM and Asia emerging markets. His work is one of the major factors in continued growth of our business. Norm has not only managed the emerging markets team so well, but he has also worked very closely with other teams, like legal, marketing, business affairs, acquisitions, operations, effectively engaging internal and external stakeholders. Norm is an inspiring leader and a great mentor, I learned a lot from him and I knew I could always reach out for good advice, support and understanding. Yet he was a very efficient manager, providing effective feedback, structuring processes and setting clear goals. Sony promotes ROE and strives to be the best place to work, and Norm contributed tremendously to making it happen. With his leadership and uncanny ability to foresee growth opportunities our team has realized stellar growth outperforming declining markets. Norm is an exceptional communicator and presenter, and he combines it with great passion for detail and deep understanding of business metrics. I was sad to see him go, and I highly recommend him as a manager, a great person and an outstanding professional.”

— Olga Nechayeva, Vice President, EMEA Emerging Markets, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

“I was working with a lot of people in my career but Norman show me how to think out of the box, encouraging all initiatives with a lot of enthusiasm and support. Part of Sony EMEA team, he gain admiration of a lot of distributors, across the world. If I will need an advice in my career, I know who will offer the right one.”

— Sorin Gheorghe, Commercial Director, AUDIO VISUAL ROMANIA

“For over a decade, “Dark Skies” was a fan favorite TV series that couldn’t get released because of a challenging music licensing scenario. Norm rolled up his sleeves, put the right people together, pushed, pulled and, in the end, the impossible became inevitable. With the DVD release this year, I celebrate Norm for his vision and tenacity, matched only by his warmth and good humor. Competent, collegial and a man who makes things happen.”

— Bryce Zabel, Executive Producer / Creator, “Dark Skies”, Columbia Pictures Television

“Norman is one of the most versatile and most talented executive I have been working with during the past few years, in the two companies we have been working for together. I have been able to notice his numerous skills and expertise while at MGM and then Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. In the different roles he was in charge of, he demonstrated permanent open-mindand creativity, especially in his business development tasks within the SPHE’s International team. In this position, he has been very supportive of the local territories’ actions and comprehensive of their needs. He certainly is one of the most capable person to take over new situations very quickly with a perfect understanding and precise view of the global picture and new environment he undertakes.”

— Pascal Fauveau, Managing Director, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (France)

“It is my pleasure to say a couple of words about Norman who has been my supervisor since I joined SPHE. He is experienced business professional and very result oriented person with excellent presentation skills. He is also trustworthy partner you can rely on.”

— Philipp Kurpekov, Head of Home Entertainment/ Country manager SPHE Russia, Sony

“Norman was dedicated to continuosly improving processes and the financial models he was accountable for building. He is extremely bright, energetic and proactive. His successful career path at Sony Pictures demonstrates Norman’s desire to build upon his skill sets. When another opportunity in the company became available for Norman, I was totally supportive as I knew he would succeed in the role. He left my department a better place and I am thankful for having had the pleasure of both supervising Norman and working with him. I whole-heatedly recommend Norman to anyone considering working with him.”

— Mark Lebowitz, SVP/CFO TV, Sony Pictures Entertainment

“Norm was a very intelligent and efficient manager. He interacted not only with his finance colleagues but also senior business executives for the purpose of preparing financial projections and returns on original content investments.”

— Drew Shearer, Divisional CFO, Sony Pictures Television, Sony Pictures Entertainment

“I found Norm to be very quality conscience, energetic and most of all very innovative professional. Norm always looked to enhance the existing business situation and was never complacent. Norm is an excellent communicator both verbal and written. Norm also adapted very well to cultural differences between Japan and US business relationship. I would team up with Norm again.”

— Mas Imai, Executive Vice President, Business and Financial Affairs, Disneyland International