Steve Nissen, who beforehand served as senior vp of authorized and authorities affairs at NBCUniversal, is ready to take over as president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (HCC).
Nissen will start serving within the new place efficient March 20, taking the reigns from David Michael Jerome. The ex-CEO left the position in December 2022 attributable to “family reasons,” prompting a nationwide seek for his successor, led by Berkhemer Clayton, Inc.
“Steve Nissen’s visionary management and in depth experience in numerous sides of the enterprise world, mixed together with his deep understanding of the Hollywood group, have made him the perfect candidate to guide the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce,” mentioned Lupita Sanchez Cornejo, chairperson of the board at HCC. “As a local of Hollywood, Nissen brings a novel perspective and a private connection to the group.”
Getting into the position with over 40 years of expertise throughout areas like regulation, authorities and media, Nissen’s prior {qualifications} embody working as CEO on the California State Bar and dealing as a accomplice at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. The manager additionally spent over 13 years on the Public Counsel Regulation Heart, the place he was employed as president.
Nissen previously served as a chair at establishments just like the Los Angeles Space Chamber of Commerce, the Los Angeles Financial Improvement Company, FilmLA, Centray Metropolis Affiliation and the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation. At the moment, Nissen is on the board for the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & City Corridor.
Since 1921, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has functioned as a liaison between metropolis officers, native companies and group members to advance L.A.’s financial system. The HCC additionally owns the licensing rights to the Hollywood Signal — which is celebrating its one centesimal anniversary this yr — and hosts induction ceremonies for the Hollywood Stroll of Fame.
