Larry Aidem

As Sundance Channel's President and Chief Executive Officer, Larry Aidem oversees the day-to-day operations of the Channel. He reports to a Board comprised of representatives of Sundance Channel's three owners: Robert Redford, Showtime Networks Inc., and Universal Studios. Aidem joined the Channel in July of 1997 and has been in his current position since January 1998.

Aidem has extensive experience domestically and abroad in the development and operation of premium television networks from a programming, sales, and marketing perspective. Prior to his Sundance Channel appointment, Aidem served as Executive Vice President, Business Development, for Showtime Networks Inc. In that position, he was responsible for the company's U.S. and international channel development strategies, as well as expanded efforts to develop interactive and on-line applications for Showtime's networks and programming. He had previously served as Senior Vice President, Brand Development, Showtime Networks Inc.

Before arriving at Showtime Networks Inc. in July 1994, Aidem was Vice President, International Operations for Home Box Office (HBO). In that position, he was responsible for developing business plans and overseeing the launches of HBO and Time Warner joint ventures overseas, including HBO Asia, HBO Hungary, HBO New Zealand and HBO Czech. Aidem joined HBO in November 1982 and held numerous positions at the network, among them Vice President, Original Programming; Vice President, Area Marketing; Director, Affiliate Marketing; and Manager, Regional Marketing. Prior to HBO, Aidem worked for Time Inc. as Manager, Time College Bureau. He began his career as Promotion Coordinator for MCA/Universal Studios.

Aidem holds a B.A. in Communications and Political Science from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School. He is a native of Phoenix, Arizona. Currently, Aidem resides in New York City with his wife, Claire, and their daughter, Lily, and son, Jeremy.