Kirk Olson is a seasoned professional in entertainment insights and consulting, currently serving as Senior Vice President, Entertainment Insights and Consulting at Horizon Media since June 2022. Previously, Kirk held multiple senior roles within Horizon Media, including Senior Vice President of Entertainment and Trendsights, where responsibilities included leading strategic audience insights for high-profile clients such as Disney and FX. Kirk's earlier experience includes positions at Ipsos Open Thinking Exchange and Fuel Cycle, where insights delivery and market research were key focuses. Additionally, Kirk contributed to academia as a Teaching Assistant at Columbia University and has an extensive background at CEB, now Gartner, where expertise in consumer strategy was developed. Kirk's educational credentials include a Master of Science in Strategic Communications from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in English and French from Hamline University, complemented by a Certificate in Business French.