Louis Hernandez Jr., Black Dragon Capital Founder & CEO, To Speak At the 15th Asia Media Summit (AMS) in New Delhi, India
MIAMI (PRWEB) May 08, 2018 -- Entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and author Louis Hernandez Jr., will speak at the 15th Asia Media Summit held in New Delhi, India from May 10-12, 2018. Hernandez is also the founder, visionary and major investor behind Black Dragon Capital, a next-generation private equity firm that focuses on industry segments where information technology is enabling the disruption of entire business models by allowing a faster, better and more economically compelling ways to connect people and solve industry issues.
The theme of the conference is “Telling our Stories - Asia and More” and will provide a unique opportunity for broadcasters and digital media companies in the region to share their thoughts on the media industry and the impact of digitization. Leading decision makers, media professionals, scholars, and stakeholders of news and programming from Asia, Pacific, Africa, Europe, Middle East and North America attend this annual event.
Hernandez is a proven, growth-oriented media and chief technology executive and thought leader with expertise in operational execution and results-driven performance in diverse sectors, including media content creation, technology and distribution. Hernandez has been asked to attend and will be a featured panelist during the “CEO Roundtable – Storytelling and the success of media” session.
“The Media industry is undergoing significant change and disrupting how we work and drive value,” said Hernandez. “The media content monetization model is under attack and both the media organizations and underlying technology providers are not keeping pace with the changing models. This is forcing all participants in the media ecosystem to assess what role they will play and why they matter.”
“As a technology executive with 25 years at HSBC in India and across Southeast Asia, and now at Quinnox, I’ve always been impressed with Mr. Hernandez’ command of the global economic landscape for media, banking and digital commerce,” said Rumi Contractor, President and COO of Quinnox. “I’m excited to see him share his wisdom in India, a country that he has been heavily invested in for two decades. His track record of success makes him a natural addition to what looks like an outstanding event.”
The summit is organized by the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) and its partners. It is hosted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, BECIL and the Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
About Louis Hernandez Jr.
Louis Hernandez Jr. is an award-winning entrepreneur, thought leader, and founder of Black Dragon Capital, a next generation private equity firm created for and by entrepreneurs. A major investor in the firm, Hernandez is known as a proven growth-oriented media and technology executive with expertise in operational execution and results-driven performance. Hernandez’ 30-year career has focused on specific areas such digital commerce, sports and media, content creation and financial services, and he has served on numerous corporate boards, including start-ups and trillion-dollar for profit companies. A member of the boards of multiple non-profit organizations, he actively supports children's issues and advances in healthcare and education through his own A Little Hope Foundation. Hernandez is the author of three books: Saving the American Dream, Too Small to Fail, and The Storyteller’s Dilemma and a frequently contributes bylined articles to a range of business publications. Hernandez has also been a featured guest on Fox Business, CNBC, ABC News, and Bloomberg TV, where he discussed technology, economics, strategic planning and globalization.
Hernandez has been an active participant in India’s growth for almost two decades, with meaningful business and investments in the region. He was an advisor to N. R. Narayana Murthy, an Indian IT industrialist and the co-founder of Infosys, a multinational corporation providing business consulting, technology, engineering, and outsourcing services, regarding technology strategy and global expansion and worked with several private equity and venture capital firms. He has been a frequent speaker at events in a variety of industries, including the KPMG Leadership Conference. Hernandez has been inducted into the Innovators Hall of Fame by Banking Technology News; listed as a top-5 innovator in financial technology; awarded with numerous entrepreneurial awards; and recognized by several entrepreneurial groups.
About Black Dragon Capital
Louis Hernandez Jr. founded Black Dragon Capital after years of successfully operating, advising and investing in companies in all phases of development. Black Dragon Capital is a growth-oriented private equity fund focused on media content and technology investment opportunities in media and sports, digital commerce, and financial services technology. A major investor in the firm, Hernandez Ieads a team of industry professionals who have significant operational experience, strong financial backgrounds, proven track records of success and investment experience. The company leverages its network and domain expertise to assist in accelerating growth and profits in selected markets – all while working closely with entrepreneurs. Hernandez has created over $2.3 billion in value for monetized assets which include two Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Learn more at http://www.blackdragoncap.com.
Melissa Perlman, BlueIvy Communications, http://www.blueivy.co, 561-310-9921, [email protected]
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