Stuart Lepkowsky

Stuart Lepkowsky is a seasoned technology executive with 30 years of experience in the Media & Entertainment industry, currently serving as a global AWS partner network leader focusing on Telco, Media & Entertainment, Game Tech, and Sports. During a five-year tenure at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Lepkowsky has been instrumental in helping customers and partners reinvent their businesses through cloud transformation. Previously, as CIO and VP of information technology at Showtime Networks Inc. for 14 years, and vice president of technology at Viacom for a decade, Lepkowsky has developed extensive expertise in transforming traditional media on-premise use cases unifying disparate solutions onto centralized cloud-based platforms with AWS Partners. With a comprehensive media technology background, Lepkowsky excels in developing multi-year technology strategies that align with business objectives while driving operational efficiencies. His expertise spans digital transformation, project governance, risk management, and strategic IT planning.
As a change agent with a proven track record, he specializes in conducting in-depth reviews of legacy technologies to foster industry leadership positions and manage technology roadmaps that drive innovation. His collaborative approach focuses on building strong partnerships with customers, resulting in successful strategic projects and enterprise-wide transformations. A skilled team builder and mentor, he demonstrate particular strength in business continuity and disaster recovery planning. His leadership extends to executive sponsorship of content anti-piracy awareness and preventative initiatives, showcasing his commitment to protecting intellectual property in the digital age. His career is characterized by successful transformation of organizations through technology, consistently achieving both financial and operational goals while maintaining a strategic focus on future growth opportunities.