Biography

Mr. Thau spent 18 years at global talent and entertainment company United Talent Agency (UTA), during which time he held executive leadership positions, including as a Board member, Chief Operating Officer, and General Counsel.

Mr. Thau departed UTA in 2025, where he was central to UTA’s operations, M&A and business expansion strategies amid a sea change across the entertainment, media and technology landscape. Mr. Thau was the first non-agent to be named to the UTA partnership in 2016 and its board of directors in 2018. Mr. Thau also served on UTA’s Audit Committee and as one of four managing directors responsible for overseeing UTA’s day-to-day business. Mr. Thau began his career at the Zalkin, Rodin and Goodman law firm in New York City, specializing in bankruptcy and corporate restructuring. Mr. Thau then moved to 20th Century Fox where he served as an attorney in the licensing/merchandising and filmed entertainment groups before taking on executive roles overseeing domestic and international cable television networks and businesses. Mr. Thau later led the content and technology venture Be Here as its Chief Executive Officer and subsequently helped launch and served as Chief Operating Officer of Network LIVE, a joint venture of AOL, XM Satellite Radio and AEG that broadcasted live music and entertainment events across all platforms. Mr. Thau recently formed Lawridge Drive Advisory Group where he is Founder and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Thau is a graduate of George Washington University and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, and has served on the boards of multiple charitable organizations. He has lived in Southern California for 28 years.

Mr. Thau’s extensive operational, legal and strategic experience from his senior leadership roles at UTA and various entertainment and technology ventures make him a valued member of the Board. Mr. Thau is Chair of the CNG Committee.