Hello, I’m Pat

I’m Pat Stahl, a technology and operations executive with more than 20 years of experience at Disney/ABC, NBCUniversal, and HBO.

I help organizations lead complex change without losing sight of the work that must happen every day. I bring business priorities, technology, and people together to modernize critical operations and turn ambitious ideas into practical results.

If we met at IBC, welcome. This site offers a closer look at my experience, how I approach complex problems, and the conversations I am interested in continuing.

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Ideas Become Stronger Through Conversation

The most meaningful work often begins with a conversation—bringing together different experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking to see a challenge more clearly.

I’m always interested in hearing about new ideas, difficult problems, and opportunities to create meaningful change. Whether you’re navigating a transformation, exploring what comes next, or simply looking for a fresh perspective, I’d be glad to connect and learn more.

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What I’m Interested In

Media Technology and Practical Innovation

I’m interested in how technology and changing audience expectations are reshaping media. I especially enjoy exploring which new ideas can solve real problems and become useful in everyday operations.

Learning Through Collaboration

I enjoy working with people who bring different experiences and perspectives to the conversation. The best solutions often emerge when people listen carefully, challenge assumptions, and build on one another’s ideas

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I enjoy working with people who bring different experiences and perspectives to the conversation. The best solutions often emerge when people listen carefully, challenge assumptions, and build on one another’s ideas

Mentorship

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How I Help

Translate business needs and emerging technology into practical product and platform strategies, from cloud and automation to AI-enabled workflows and next-generation media capabilities.

Media Operations & Resilience

Lead complex modernization programs where technology, operations, organizational change, and business priorities must move together—without disrupting critical services.

Product, Platform & Innovation Strategy

Build reliable, service-oriented operations for high-stakes media environments, strengthening operational readiness, business continuity, accountability, and performance.

Technology & Business Transformation

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A Little More About Me

Behind every professional title is a person with a story, a particular way of thinking, and a collection of experiences that shape their work.

Visit my About page to learn more about my background, what matters to me, and the opportunities I’m interested in exploring.

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Let’s Connect

I welcome conversations with media companies, technology providers, industry partners, and leaders working through complex technology, transformation, and operational challenges.

I am particularly interested in opportunities where I can bring together business strategy, technology, operations, and people to help you move from ambition to practical execution.

If you would like to connect at IBC, discuss an executive opportunity, or simply exchange perspectives on where media technology is heading, I would be glad to hear from you.