ADAM FARKAS
Senior Vice President of Information Technology
CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS WINNER
Adam Farkas has a long history of demonstrating the ability and skill to efficiently lead technology groups towards business alignment and success in a timely fashion without sacrificing critical governance, security or time. For more than 16 years, Farkas has been at the helm of IT for Crown Media Family Networks, who operate The Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama Cable channels, and has seen the company change, leadership shuffle, and the industry cannibalize while providing all the stability and resources needed to help the company become and remain a top 10 cable network. He is a natural leader and people naturally turn to him in times of crisis and confusion to benefit from his clear thinking and to benefit from his calm, confident and efficient direction. He excels at conflict management and has successfully led teams through four reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions while retaining top talent for more than a decade.
Starting as a desktop support technician with the company over 21 years ago, Farkas was quickly recognized, trained and promoted to VP within five years and continued to grow and develop into a highly valued senior team leadership member, adding value, expertise and a measured, pragmatic and human centered approach allowing organic growth of exceptional and loyal teams, establishing a rewarding and supportive environment. He is known as a level headed leader that invests in people, finds excellent talent and grows them to new heights and levels from within, and confronts conflict and disagreement with confidence, fairness and a constructive approach.
