John Maatta

John is an attorney and businessman specializing in film, TV, and streaming development, production, and distribution. He represents talent across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms, with expertise in finance, affiliate relations, HR, broadcast standards, media tech, marketing, and advertising. John is also a seasoned trial lawyer, having litigated in both State and Federal courts.

After a decade at Warner Bros. as COO, John joined The CW Television Network, where he served as Co-Head and COO, overseeing media sales, finance, tech, legal, network distribution, and HR. Most recently, he was Executive VP and General Counsel at The CW.

John has also worked with start-ups and growing companies, serving as CEO of Wizard Brands from 2016 to 2020 and remaining on the board. He is currently on the Board of Trader Vic’s and has been the President of UNICEF Southern California, Chairman of the UNICEF Chinese Children’s Initiative, and a member of the UNICEF Board of Directors and Asia Society Board.