Allen Bates III

Allen Bates III is a veteran corporate finance executive with over TWO DECADES of experience leading FINANCIAL PLANNING, STRATEGY, and REPORTING for some of the world’s most prominent media and entertainment companies. As HEAD of FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS for NEWELL LAW GROUP's PACKAGING & SALES division, Allen brings a data-driven approach to growth strategy, resource optimization, and long-range planning to support the firm’s business objectives and client-facing initiatives.

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Allen has held senior leadership roles at WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY, TWITCH (an Amazon company), and ANUVU, overseeing global FP&A, multi-title P&L MANAGEMENT, and STRATEGIC PLANNING across content, marketing, and operations. He has spearheaded REVENUE FORECASTING and DEAL MODELING for global streaming platforms, large-scale media integrations, and original content launches, contributing to measurable increases in ROI, recurring revenue, and operational efficiency.

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A graduate of PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY with an MBA from CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, Allen is known for aligning financial insights with creative goals—ensuring sustainable growth and fiscal discipline in fast-moving entertainment environments.