Naman Ramachandran is Asia Editor at Variety. Naman’s work as an author includes Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography (Penguin), Lights, Camera, Masala: Making Movies In Mumbai (IBH) and chapters in Rough Guide To Film (Rough Guides), Movies: From The Silent Classics Of The Silver Screen To The Digital and 3D Era (Universe) and Movie Star Chronicles: A Visual History of 320 of the World's Greatest Movie Stars (Peregrine). He has previously worked with the British Film Institute, Cineuropa, HBO Asia and MTV India. He is a BAFTA, Golden Globe and London Film Critics Circle voting member.

Christine Yi is President of Gold House Studios and General Manager of Gold House Labs, where she leads investments and development programs for next-generation and independent Asian Pacific creatives and companies. Prior to Gold House, she worked in management consulting and retail strategy, founded her own company, scouted for venture capital funds, and served as Lead Venture Architect at Boston Consulting Group. In 2024, Variety recognized her as one of Hollywood's New Leaders. She is based in New York City.

David Park is a Senior Partner & Television agent at leading global talent, entertainment, sports, and media advisory company UTA, where he has represented creators, showrunners, filmmakers, writers, actors, and producers for over twenty years. Park’s prominent client roster includes a variety of notable talent from all over the globe. Park is also a renowned member of both the Motion Picture Academy of Arts & Sciences and Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. He is based in Los Angeles.

Bennett Pozil is Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Banking at East West Bank, overseeing Entertainment, Commercial and Cross Border Banking. A recognized authority in entertainment finance, he has financed 1,500+ titles, including Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000), Hero (2002) and Lost in Translation (2003). A frequent speaker across Asia and the US and lecturer at the Beijing Film Academy, he serves on advisory boards for Gold House and Asia Society, and has been honored by Variety and the Los Angeles Times.

James Shin is the President of HYBE AMERICAS Studios spearheading premium US-based content IP and East-West synergy efforts. Currently, Shin is Producer on Paramount Pictures’ K-Pop: The Debut- breaking ground as the first major Hollywood studio film to shoot 100% in Seoul. The film will be released globally in theaters on February 26, 2027. Other recent efforts include KATSEYE: Wild Hearts, BTS: The Return, Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE, FX’s Dave and Justin Bieber: Seasons. Previously, Shin was a development executive at TriStar Pictures, behind films such as Baby Driver and Money Monster.

Lee-Kim, President of International at Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, leads global content strategy and film licensing for independent distribution. Under her leadership, the international slate has generated over $4 billion in box office since 2017, driven by blockbusters like Michael (2025, $1B+) and The Housemaid (2025, $400M+). Upcoming releases include The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, John Rambo, Caine, and The Resurrection of the Christ. She is an AMPAS member and KALH board member.