Professional Overview
Theresa Miller serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Information Technology at Lionsgate, a leading global entertainment company with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion and multinational operations. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University and has furthered her education with additional studies at UCLA.
Career and Industry Experience
Ms. Miller has amassed over 23 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry, including a 17-year tenure at Lionsgate. Her career prior to Lionsgate includes 14 years at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), where she notably managed a significant $20 million SAP implementation project, responsible for coordinating 35 MGM staff and 18 SAP consultants. She also engaged as a consultant for Warner Bros., further contributing to her extensive expertise in entertainment technology management.
At Lionsgate, Miller is credited with spearheading and implementing a broad array of business applications, including both on-premise and cloud-based solutions, alongside robust cybersecurity initiatives to support the company's complex and evolving IT demands. Her leadership role encompasses strategic technology planning, digital transformation, and operational innovation within a high-revenue, multinational entertainment framework.
Industry Recognition and Leadership
Ms. Miller received the prestigious 2022 SoCal CIO ORBIE Award (Global ORBIE), recognizing CIO leadership among organizations with over $1 billion in revenue. This award signifies her influential role and acknowledged success in driving technology innovation and business value within Lionsgate and the broader Southern California technology community.
She has been featured consistently in industry events, including the Philadelphia CIO Executive Leadership Summit and has been recognized among the Top 150 Digital Transformation Executives. Ms. Miller is active as a mentor and advocate for women in technology, participating in initiatives such as the Women in Technology: Hollywood Leadership Awards and the STEM Advantage workforce development programs.
Strategic and Community Engagement
Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Theresa Miller is involved in advisory capacities with organizations such as CXO/50 and CXO/RISE, underscoring her commitment to executive leadership development and strategic technology innovation. She has also contributed as a panelist and speaker at notable events focused on the future workforce and digital transformation in entertainment.
Ms. Miller’s public support for STEM education and workforce readiness aligns with Lionsgate’s commitment to sustaining a pipeline of technology talent, which complements her role in driving the enterprise’s competitive edge through technology.
Company Context
Lionsgate, under Ms. Miller’s IT stewardship, has recently completed a significant corporate restructuring by separating its studio and Starz businesses into two publicly traded standalone companies, an effort requiring sophisticated IT strategy and systems integration for both entities going forward.
Summary
Theresa Miller’s extensive tenure with Lionsgate combined with her foundational experience at MGM and Warner Bros. establishes her as a deeply experienced CIO specializing in the entertainment sector. Her recognized leadership in digital transformation, technology innovation, and cybersecurity within a major multinational corporation positions her as a key executive driving strategic IT initiatives to support Lionsgate’s business objectives and global market presence. Her active involvement in industry leadership forums and STEM advocacy highlights her role as both a technology strategist and an influencer in the broader tech community.
