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Gabriel Bloch
Chief Strategy Officer, Pony Canyon USA | Global Media, Tech & Entertainment Executive | Ex-ByteDance VR & Alibaba Pictures | US-China-Japan Cross-Border Expert
Few executives sit at the intersection of the US, Chinese and Japanese entertainment industries the way Gabriel Bloch does. Chief Strategy Officer of Pony Canyon, the Fuji Media Holdings powerhouse behind Attack on Titan, and a veteran of ByteDance and Alibaba Pictures, Gabriel is fluent in Mandarin and Japanese and has spent his career structuring cross-border deals. On stage, he gives leaders a clear-eyed map of the cross-border media business.
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Gabriel Bloch biography
Gabriel Bloch is one of the most distinctive cross-border operators in global entertainment, with a career structuring deals at the intersection of the United States, China and Japan. He currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer of Pony Canyon USA, the American arm of Pony Canyon, the major Japanese media company and subsidiary of Fuji Media Holdings with leadership across film, music and anime production, including iconic titles such as Attack on Titan. His remit spans corporate strategy, content development, co-productions and co-financings between Pony Canyon and partners around the world.
Media speaker Gabriel Bloch brings a rare combination of business, legal and creative experience to one of the most strategically important conversations in entertainment today: how American, Chinese and Japanese companies build together. Previously, he served as a senior executive in the VR division of ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, and as Vice President of US Business Development at Alibaba Pictures, where he worked at the heart of China’s most ambitious push into global film and television.
A Career at the US, China and Japan Crossroads
Fluent in both Chinese and Japanese, Gabriel has spent years navigating the creative and commercial landscapes of the Asian and US markets, helping studios, technology companies and investors structure deals that actually work across very different regulatory, cultural and creative environments. His expertise covers IP development and licensing, M&A, co-productions, distribution, music rights, anime, live action and the emerging frontier where entertainment intersects with platforms, VR and AI.
He has become a sought-after voice on the future of Asian media for global leaders, advising on how to evaluate opportunities in the region, where the real growth is moving, and how Western companies can build durable partnerships with Chinese and Japanese counterparts without falling into the most common cross-cultural traps.
As a speaker, Gabriel Bloch gives senior audiences a clear, executable view of one of the most consequential shifts in global entertainment. He decodes the strategy, business norms and cultural codes behind the Japanese and Chinese entertainment industries, explains how cross-border media deals really come together, and helps leaders see where US, Chinese and Japanese capital, IP and talent will increasingly meet. Attendees leave with a sharper map of Asia, a more nuanced view of risk and opportunity, and practical frameworks for building businesses that travel across borders.
Gabriel Bloch Speaking Videos
PONY CANYON - Gabe Bloch - "It Was My Favorite Toy"
KROI - "When You Mix All of Our Influences Together, You Get This Black Palate of Colors"
Gabriel Bloch Keynote Topics
Drawing on his time as Vice President of US Business Development at Alibaba Pictures and at ByteDance, Gabe gives a clear-eyed view of how the Chinese entertainment industry really works. He covers the major players, the role of technology platforms, the regulatory backdrop, and how Western companies can engage with the market intelligently, avoiding the cycle of hype and retreat that has tripped up so many global studios.
From his vantage point as Chief Strategy Officer of Pony Canyon, Gabe decodes the structure, culture and economics of the Japanese entertainment industry, from anime and music to film and live action. He explains why Japanese IP is becoming one of the most valuable global assets in entertainment, what foreign companies typically get wrong, and where the most promising paths for partnership and co-production lie.
A practical, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most complex disciplines in global media. Gabe walks audiences through the realities of structuring co-productions, co-financings and licensing deals across the US, China and Japan, including the legal frameworks, cultural norms and negotiation dynamics that determine whether a partnership thrives or collapses. Essential for any leader thinking seriously about Asia.
Anime has gone from niche to one of the most powerful storytelling formats in the world. Drawing on Pony Canyon's deep catalogue and his experience across platforms, Gabe explores how anime is shaping global youth culture, how its business model is evolving, and how brands, platforms and investors can responsibly participate in its continued global rise.
A panoramic talk on the next decade of Asian entertainment. Gabe connects the dots across China's tech platforms, Japan's IP powerhouses, Korea's global content wave and the emerging role of AI and immersive media, giving leaders a framework for understanding where capital, technology and storytelling will increasingly meet, and what it means for any global business with an Asia strategy.
FAQs on Booking Gabriel Bloch
Why Gabriel Bloch?
Booking Gabriel Bloch is a strategic decision for any event focused on global entertainment, media strategy and the future of the US, Chinese and Japanese markets. As Chief Strategy Officer of Pony Canyon and a former senior executive at ByteDance and Alibaba Pictures, Gabriel brings firsthand experience inside three of the most influential entertainment ecosystems in the world. Fluent in Chinese and Japanese, he combines a legal and business affairs background with deep content and creative expertise, structuring cross-border deals that hold up in the real world. His insights make him an exceptional choice for events on media, entertainment, technology, global affairs, business strategy and international investment.
What is Gabriel Bloch's role at Pony Canyon?
Gabriel Bloch serves as Chief Strategy Officer of Pony Canyon USA, the American arm of Pony Canyon, a major Japanese media company and subsidiary of Fuji Media Holdings with significant businesses in film, music and anime, including involvement with global hits like Attack on Titan. In this role he oversees corporate strategy, content development, co-productions and co-financings, with a particular focus on cross-border deals that connect Pony Canyon's IP and partnerships across Japan, the United States and Asia.
What is Gabriel Bloch known for at ByteDance and Alibaba Pictures?
Before joining Pony Canyon, Gabriel Bloch held senior positions at ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, where he worked in the VR division, and at Alibaba Pictures, where he served as Vice President of US Business Development. In these roles he sat at the intersection of Chinese technology giants and the global entertainment industry, helping structure partnerships, investments and content strategies between Asia and the United States during a defining period of cross-border media activity.
What topics does keynote speaker Gabriel Bloch cover?
Gabriel Bloch speaks on the Chinese entertainment business, the Japanese entertainment business and the broader cross-border entertainment business connecting Asia, the United States and other major markets. He addresses topics such as media M&A and investment, anime and IP globalization, the role of technology platforms in Asian content distribution, and the cultural and regulatory dynamics shaping the next decade. His talks resonate with audiences in media, entertainment, technology, business strategy and global affairs. To book Gabriel Bloch for your next keynote, fireside chat, moderated Q&A or panel, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
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