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Charles Rivkin

joined the Motion Picture Association of America as CEO on September 5, 2017 and became Chairman on December 6, 2017. He leads the MPAA’s global mission to advance and support one of the country’s strongest and most vibrant industries – the American motion picture, home video, and television sector. Previously, Rivkin served as Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs from February 2014 to January 2017. Prior to his appointment at the State Department, Rivkin served for more than four years as the United States Ambassador to France and Monaco, leading a diplomatic mission that contained six constituent posts throughout France and represents more than 50 U.S. government agencies. Prior to his government service, Rivkin worked in the media sector for more than 20 years where he served as President and CEO of award-winning entertainment companies such as The Jim Henson Company and Wildbrain.

Recent Articles by Charles Rivkin

The Muppets: An Intellectual Property Success Story

The Muppets aren’t just our friends, they’re an intellectual property success story. And there are thousands more like it – showing IP as the backbone of our economy; stories that we need to tell far and wide. We need to be the voice of creators everywhere. We need people to have an emotional connection to the idea of creating in every context and every conversation. All of us in this room, as champions of IP-related industries, know that IP is the lifeblood of innovation, and that ideas and creativity propel society forward. Like media and the Muppets, IP is also a source for good in the world… IP-focused industries are responsible for more than half of U.S. exports. They generate almost 40 percent of our GDP and support more than 45 million jobs.