Alan Seiffert is Head of Global Business Development for TED, the esteemed media and conferences company, where he leads business development, strategic partnerships, licensing, and distribution activities. At TED, Seiffert initiates strategic alliances and builds revenue streams across the company’s entire portfolio, including in audio podcasts, broadcast television, international live events, FAST/AVOD streaming, gaming, and AI/Machine Learning. He also expands the TED brand in key international markets such as Australia, China, Europe, India, Japan, LaAn America, Middle East, Singapore, South Korea, and the UK. Moreover, Seiffert manages TED’s licensing and distribution operations handling thousands of hours of video and audio content.
Prior to TED, Seiffert served as Executive Director at Prince’s Paisley Park, and held various senior positions in entertainment and media— including senior roles at BET/Viacom, NBC Universal, the National Basketball Association, and the Fox Entertainment Group. He currently sits on the Board of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco’s prestigious art center and cultural institution.