Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion-Chapter 499 - 404: The President_2

While eating, everyone started talking about music. Selena seized the opportunity to ask if he had any new songs, saying she passed the SAT and he should write her a song as a reward.

Link said, "We don't talk anymore" is the one, she had already received it in advance, and the next time she wants a song from him, she'll have to wait until she graduates from college.

Upon hearing this, Selena poked at her fruit pie with a fork, her striking black and white eyes rolling around before she flashed a crafty smile. "Fickle old brother, do you want to know about Taylor? Write me a song, and I can tell you about her."

Link smiled lightly, "No need, continuing to write songs for you will make you dependent, which isn't good for your development. Plus, Taylor is your friend, and by telling me about her, you'd become an unloyal friend, so the deal isn't necessary."

"Hmph!"

Selena puffed up her round little face, sulking as she ate her breakfast.

"Is Taylor in Los Angeles recently?"

Catherine asked.

"Yes, she's releasing a new album and about to start a tour, so she's got a lot of work. I've only seen her once," Selena said while stuffing bread into her mouth.

"How's her recovery?"

"Very good, it's as if she wasn't pregnant early last year. Taylor said this is the result of her consistent training for the past two months," Selena replied.

"And her emotional state?"

"Also very good, we chatted and laughed just like we used to," Selena recounted, and realizing it was Link who asked, she huffed softly and stuffed an egg into her mouth, her cheeks puffing up.

Catherine glanced at Link, wanting to say something, but seeing his mood wasn't bad, she held back her words.

——

After breakfast, Link went to oversee Lionsgate Films.

His main daily work now was reviewing company documents, familiarizing himself with the responsibilities of each department, understanding the operational models, and keeping an eye on the progress of film and TV projects, as well as approving various projects.

There was a lot to do and it was quite important, so he patiently learned how to handle it.

Knock, knock, knock!

"Chairman, Mr. Feltheimer is here," said the secretary brought over from New York at the door.

"Okay, please have Mr. Feltheimer come in."

Link put down the file, got up, and went to the door to welcome Jon Feltheimer, the former chairman and major shareholder of Lionsgate, who was coming inside.

He was 58 years old, a famous Hollywood producer, who had spent 85 million US Dollars in 2005 to buy a large share of stocks from Lionsgate's founder Franco Gusta and had become the chairman of Lionsgate Films.

Under his management, Lionsgate Films had acquired several distribution companies and television production companies, step by step growing to its current size.

The Hollywood Reporter described him as a film company manager with an entrepreneurial spirit and a second-rate producer.

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Some time ago, when Link was acquiring his shares, they had agreed that after taking control of Lionsgate, Link would hire him to continue as a senior executive at Lionsgate. At that time, Jon Feltheimer did not agree, saying he needed to think about it.

After two weeks without a response, Link thought he wasn't interested in the promised position, but unexpectedly, the man arrived in person today.

"Jon, how does it feel to be back at Lionsgate?"

Link shook hands with him and invited him to sit down in the small reception room.

"Not bad, everything remains the same."

Jon Feltheimer, wearing a shirt, with salt-and-pepper short hair and stubble, took a look around the small reception room and laughed.

"Yes, your office is still reserved for you. If you're willing to return to Lionsgate, you can continue to work there," Link said directly.

He knew that since the other party had come to the company in person, he must have that idea, so he didn't beat around the bush.

Jon Feltheimer paused for a moment and said, "Link, I've been at Lionsgate for over six years, I know the place well and have many unachieved goals I want to continue working on. However, what I want to know is, if I come back, how much autonomy will I have at Lionsgate Films?"

"Vice Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, in charge of the next development plans for the company, optimizing the structure of the company. My goal is to elevate Lionsgate Films to rank alongside the major six studios, at the very least on par with DreamWorks. I'm lacking in that area and need someone who can offer suggestions and guidance as Lionsgate grows. Your contributions to Lionsgate over the years have been significant, and you are well-suited for this position. I hope you will seriously consider it," Link explained.

Jon Feltheimer frowned and thought for a moment, "Making suggestions and planning are fine, but I'm not interested in becoming the Chief Strategy Officer. The workload is too much, and it's very detailed. I'm older, and I don't have the energy for that."

"My original job was as a producer. I hope to remain in the film production department. I don't need much in terms of salary. With the Twitter shares, I'm not short of money."

Link was somewhat surprised. He had planned to use the position of Vice Chairman and a substantial annual salary or even stock dividends to retain Feltheimer, asking him to provide advice for the development of Lionsgate Films. However, Feltheimer only wanted to work in the production department.

Thinking of the "Hollywood Reporter's" evaluation of him as a second-rate producer, it seemed inappropriate to assign him to the production department.

Link hesitated for a moment but still agreed.

He also retained a position for Feltheimer as Vice Chairman to participate in meetings and decision-making at the higher echelons of Lionsgate, serving effectively as an advisor for Lionsgate Films. The temporary annual salary was set at one million, with bonuses from production projects.

"Haha, Mr. Baker, I'll be counting on you in the future."

Jon Feltheimer said, laughing as he stood up.

"Jon, I hope to receive your guidance as well."

Link shook hands with him.

After sending Feltheimer off, Link returned to his office and added Jon Feltheimer's name to the list of senior executives at Lionsgate Films.

In addition to Feltheimer and President Bicks among the original six senior executives, there were four management talents that Ivanka had poached from other companies through a headhunting firm.

Once these four people took office, they would form a new Lionsgate Films management team along with the original executives.

Ivanka's point was that maintaining the original structure of the company would lead the existing management to form cliques and unite to resist his orders, or even carry out other more excessive actions.

Therefore, bringing in new executives was essential, to allow for mutual supervision and competition, which would improve the company's operational efficiency.

In two years, once he was familiar with the operations of Lionsgate Films, he would assess the performance of the management and remove those who were unqualified, eventually taking complete control.

Link felt Ivanka was quite right.

For he had discovered that among the staff above the Rank of director, five people had previously worked at Miramax Films.

For example, Andrew Kramer, the Chief Operating Officer of International Business, had previously been a supervisor in the international distribution department of Miramax.

While this did not prove that they were Harvey's people—if that were true, they should be working for Weinstein Company at this time—it also did not mean that none of these executives had a good relationship with Harvey.

Hence, he needed to be cautious with appointments.

Staying vigilant was the only way to avoid falling into traps.

Thinking of these issues, Link pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling that he had created a big problem for himself.

Though spending seven hundred million to acquire Lionsgate Films was a good investment, he was just a Boxer, who had initially managed a record company relying entirely on Ivanka. And now here he was, running a film company.

Sitting in the office every day poring over documents, going on like this, his physical condition would slowly deteriorate.

He got up and walked around, then after some contemplation, he called Ivanka to ask what she was doing.

Ivanka said she was doing beauty treatments and was going shopping with Georgina shortly.

Link asked if her work at link music was busy.

Ivanka said it was not busy at the moment.

Link asked if she was interested in being the Chairperson of Lionsgate Films.

"Are you joking? I don't understand the film business, how could I manage Lionsgate?" Ivanka replied.

"You didn't know how to manage a record company either, but you've done quite well these past years. Why don't you take on more responsibility and also become the Chairperson of Lionsgate Films?"

"No need, I already have plenty of work as it is. I don't want to take on anything else," said Ivanka.

"Give it a try; you're good at managing people. You wouldn't need to do much if you came here; just sign documents every day. The other tasks can be left to the executives."

Link tried to persuade her.

"...If I become the Chairperson, what will you do? Spend more time chasing women?"

"Of course not. I'll be your assistant, primarily responsible for developing and investing in film projects. Together we can grow Lionsgate Films, and in the future, maybe merge it with link music to create a major entertainment company that rivals Warner Sony. Then you would be at the helm," Link said earnestly.

Ivanka hesitated for a moment and said she needed to think about it seriously before giving an answer.