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I'm Mario Davis, a senior commercial partnerships executive with 18+ years structuring and closing high-value collaborations across luxury fashion, premium media, branded entertainment, content production, and cultural IP. I’ve grown partnership divisions from inception to 8-figure annual revenue, closed 450+ strategic partnerships, and generated nine-figure deal value through sponsorships, editorial storytelling, live experiences, licensing, and integrated commercial ventures. I’m a trusted strategic advisor to category-leading brands, developing bespoke frameworks that align creative ambition with business outcomes. I thrive at the intersection of editorial storytelling, premium production, and partnership architecture, translating culture and consumer insights into measurable growth. I build lasting relationships with brands, agencies, talent, and rights holders to deliver sophisticated, high-impact collaborations that balance editorial integrity with commercial viability.…I'm Mario Davis, a senior commercial partnerships executive with 18+ years structuring and closing high-value collaborations across luxury fashion, premium media, branded entertainment, content production, and cultural IP. I’ve grown partnership divisions from inception to 8-figure annual revenue, closed 450+ strategic partnerships, and generated nine-figure deal value through sponsorships, editorial storytelling, live experiences, licensing, and integrated commercial ventures. I’m a trusted strategic advisor to category-leading brands, developing bespoke frameworks that align creative ambition with business outcomes. I thrive at the intersection of editorial storytelling, premium production, and partnership architecture, translating culture and consumer insights into measurable growth. I build lasting relationships with brands, agencies, talent, and rights holders to deliver sophisticated, high-impact collaborations that balance editorial integrity with commercial viability.

Mario Davis

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I'm Mario Davis, a senior commercial partnerships executive with 18+ years structuring and closing high-value collaborations across luxury fashion, premium media, branded entertainment, content production, and cultural IP. I’ve grown partnership divisions from inception to 8-figure annual revenue, closed 450+ strategic partnerships, and generated nine-figure deal value through sponsorships, editorial storytelling, live experiences, licensing, and integrated commercial ventures. I’m a trusted strategic advisor to category-leading brands, developing bespoke frameworks that align creative ambition with business outcomes. I thrive at the intersection of editorial storytelling, premium production, and partnership architecture, translating culture and consumer insights into measurable growth. I build lasting relationships with brands, agencies, talent, and rights holders to deliver sophisticated, high-impact collaborations that balance editorial integrity with commercial viability.…I'm Mario Davis, a senior commercial partnerships executive with 18+ years structuring and closing high-value collaborations across luxury fashion, premium media, branded entertainment, content production, and cultural IP. I’ve grown partnership divisions from inception to 8-figure annual revenue, closed 450+ strategic partnerships, and generated nine-figure deal value through sponsorships, editorial storytelling, live experiences, licensing, and integrated commercial ventures. I’m a trusted strategic advisor to category-leading brands, developing bespoke frameworks that align creative ambition with business outcomes. I thrive at the intersection of editorial storytelling, premium production, and partnership architecture, translating culture and consumer insights into measurable growth. I build lasting relationships with brands, agencies, talent, and rights holders to deliver sophisticated, high-impact collaborations that balance editorial integrity with commercial viability.

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I’m Mario Davis, a senior commercial partnerships executive with 18+ years structuring and closing high-value collaborations across luxury fashion, premium media, branded entertainment, content production, and cultural IP. I’ve grown partnership divisions from inception to 8-figure annual revenue, closed 450+ strategic partnerships, and generated nine-figure deal value through sponsorships, editorial storytelling, live experiences, licensing, and integrated commercial ventures. I’m a trusted strategic advisor to category-leading brands, developing bespoke frameworks that align creative ambition with business outcomes.

I thrive at the intersection of editorial storytelling, premium production, and partnership architecture, translating culture and consumer insights into measurable growth. I build lasting relationships with brands, agencies, talent, and rights holders to deliver sophisticated, high-impact collaborations that balance editorial integrity with commercial viability.

Skills

Brand Identity

Branding

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Brand Identity

Expert

Branding

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead strategic commercial development and partnership architecture at Think True (Experiential Agency)

December 1, 2025 - Present

Lead strategic commercial development and partnership architecture for premium brand, media, and cultural properties, structuring high-value collaborations that integrate editorial storytelling, premium production, and bespoke sponsorship frameworks. Structure and negotiate multi-faceted partnerships with Waymo, JPMorgan Chase, PATH, Netflix, and Grey Goose, developing deal frameworks spanning branded content, premium hospitality, live activations, talent integration, and cross-platform media. Develop proposals, pricing, scope of work, and partnership positioning for marquee cultural properties and tentpole events, aligning creative ambition with production realities and business objectives. Build premium collaboration platforms around high-profile moments (e.g., NBA All-Star Weekend), enabling luxury brands to engage audiences through curated experiences, editorial content, and talent-led storytelling. Executive produce and commercialize premium content franchises featuring marquee ta

Fractional Chief Partnership Officer at Colture Holdings

August 1, 2025 - Present

Fractional Chief Partnership Officer advising executive leadership on commercial strategy, partnerships, and brand positioning. Structuring 7- and 8-figure partnerships with global brands including Diageo, Veja, 2K Games, Hyundai, Red Bull, and Hyperice, spanning branded content, editorial partnerships, experiential activations, premium hospitality, endorsements, and multi-platform storytelling. Develop executive proposals, partnership narratives, and sponsorship architecture to connect brands with audiences through premium content and culturally resonant storytelling. Lead negotiations and stakeholder alignment across brand partners, agencies, talent reps, and production teams. Translate market intelligence and cultural trends into actionable growth opportunities in fashion innovation, luxury consumer behavior, and IP-driven storytelling.

Fractional Chief Growth Officer at Feat ure (P2P Creator Marketplace)

May 1, 2025 - Present

Fractional Chief Growth Officer driving strategic growth and commercial partnership positioning for a creator-led marketplace. Develop integrated partnership strategies that connect brands, creators, and cultural audiences through bespoke sponsorship frameworks, branded editorial content, premium storytelling, and experiential activations designed to generate meaningful audience engagement and measurable business outcomes. Cultivate strategic relationships with global brand partners including PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Fender, and L’Oréal, architecting opportunities that align brand objectives with creator storytelling. Develop executive-level proposals, partnership positioning, and monetization frameworks that translate opportunities into scalable revenue. Leverage market intelligence and emerging cultural trends to shape partnership strategy and category development.

SVP, Sales & Creative Strategy at Bell Partners SFFTV (Bell Partners AB)

October 1, 2024 - Present

Built and launched Bell Partners’ premium partnerships, branded media, and content commercialization platform, architecting high-value opportunities across fashion, luxury, entertainment, sports, and culture-driven media properties through bespoke sponsorship models, premium storytelling, and integrated partnership development. Structured multi-platform partnership frameworks connecting global brands, premium IP, marquee talent, and cultural properties—spanning branded editorial content, premium production, live experiences, experiential programming, digital media, and talent-led storytelling. Closed 7- and 8-figure partnerships with Lexus, Monster Energy, General Mills, Unilever, and Disney, delivering integrated agreements for entertainment, hospitality, content, creator collaborations, and cultural sponsorship platforms. Created bespoke platforms around marquee cultural tentpoles (NBA All-Star Weekend, SXSW, Grammy Awards, Miami Grand Prix) to engage luxury, lifestyle, and blue-

VP, Head of Global Partnerships & Sync at EMPIRE

August 1, 2020 - September 30, 2024

Built and led EMPIRE’s global strategic partnerships division from inception into an 8-figure annual revenue business, architecting scalable platforms across fashion, luxury, entertainment, premium media, sports, and cultural IP, generating 9-figure cumulative deal value. Structured and closed 175+ high-value partnerships with NBA, ESPN, Disney, Apple, Amazon, Meta, Spotify, Red Bull, Samsung, Nike, LVMH, Puma, and Clarks Originals—developing frameworks spanning branded editorial content, premium production, experiential programming, talent partnerships, product collaborations, and marquee sponsorship platforms. Advised on partnership architecture and talent integration for marquee artists including The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, John Legend, and T-Pain, while cultivating executive relationships with partners such as Crocs and Monster Energy. Led award-winning branded storytelling recognized by Webby Awards, Clio, and Cannes Lions (e.g., Clarks Originals Beyond Worlds).

Director, Partnerships & Cultural Strategy at Translation LLC & UnitedMasters

January 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020

Built and led Translation’s Brand Partnerships & Sponsorship division into an 8-figure annual revenue business, architecting premium platforms across fashion, entertainment, sports, media, and cultural storytelling. Developed strategic ecosystems for NBA, AT&T, State Farm, Beats by Dre, and McDonald's—creating bespoke frameworks integrating branded editorial content, premium production, talent partnerships, sponsorship strategy, and multi-platform engagement. Led commercial strategy, creative development, and executive negotiations for flagship collaborations—including the NBA 2K × Translation partnership—defining scope, positioning, and monetization. Closed multiple 7-figure partnerships with Take-Two Interactive, Electronic Arts, PlayStation, Meta, TikTok, Netflix, Nike, Gatorade, and Twitch. Collaborated with artists, athletes, and tastemakers such as Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Durant, Ninja, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, and Anderson .Paak to craft premium opportunities.