For over 15 years, David Wertheimer has been immersed in producing content, developing new technologies, and managing organizations (ranging from start-ups to divisions within publicly traded companies). With his appointment in early 2007 to head the Entertainment Technology Center at the University of Southern California (ETC-USC), Wertheimer has brought his expertise to bear on the technological and sociological implications of providing content to consumers who desire it at any time and any place. ETC is currently building the state-of-the-art Digital Content Center, where the industry can explore how consumers will interact with high-quality entertainment in an integrated environment.

Prior to assuming his ETC-USC post, Wertheimer was the executive director of USC’s Institute for Creative Technologies. His experience also includes terms as the president of the Digital Entertainment division of Paramount Pictures; founder and CEO of WireBreak Entertainment, a digital content distribution and television production company; as well as technology and business management positions at Oracle and NeXT.

Wertheimer was named one of five entertainment executives to watch by USA Today and one of three individuals leading the next generation of convergence by the Hollywood Reporter.