Dec 6 2023
Jonathan Corr: From Corporate Leadership to Producing Hit Broadway Musicals
Join me in welcoming back Jonathan Corr, who first appeared as a guest in E4, as we explore his journey and gain wisdom from his diverse leadership experiences. Jonathan is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in corporate strategy and acquisitions. He recently retired as the CEO of Ellie Mae, where he spent 18 years guiding the company from under $10 million to nearly $1 billion in revenue through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Under Jonathan's leadership, Ellie Mae transitioned to private ownership with Thoma Bravo in 2019, then was acquired by Intercontinental Exchange for $11 billion in 2020 - an impressive exit highlighting his ability to navigate complex deals. Prior to Ellie Mae, Jonathan held executive roles at renowned companies like PeopleSoft, Netscape, KANA Software, BroadBase, and Rubric. His diverse background has fueled his success across industries. Jonathan has now formed Omniscient Owl Productions to pursue his lifelong passion for commercial theater. He's currently involved in 13 exciting projects as a co-producer of hit Broadway musicals like A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Harmony featuring music from Barry Manilow, Swept Away, Guttenberg, Merrily We Roll Along, Back to the Future, The Notebook, The Devil Wears Prada, and Griswold's Broadway Vacation. It's inspiring to see him bring his creativity and business expertise to the arts. In addition to this new venture, Jonathan serves on the board of Paycor and advises various private tech companies, offering invaluable insights from his decades of experience. Jonathan holds a Columbia Engineering degree and Stanford MBA, combining educational excellence with real-world strategy and leadership talent. More about A Beautiful Noise: The musical tells the story of Diamond’s life, from his humble beginnings in Brooklyn to his rise to fame, the show celebrates his enduring legacy and features some of his most beloved hits like "Sweet Caroline," "America," and "Cracklin' Rosie." A Beautiful Noise may be coming to a theatre near you! Sign Up for updates: https://abeautifulnoisethemusical.com/tour/ Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-corr-28a7232 Connect with Carl: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Website Produced by: Social Chameleon