Cultivating relationships with governmental agencies, policymakers and other stakeholders around the world is only part of Verveer’s role. She works closely with creatives and navigates geopolitical issues with ease. Occasionally, Verveer even hosts events promoting WBD productions and has welcomed dignitaries like the Thailand ambassador and the New Zealand ambassador to celebrate productions made in their countries. She’s also actively involved with N Street Village, a nonprofit supporting unhoused women in the Washington, D.C. area.
What current cultural moment reminds you why visibility for women leaders still matters? One thing I love about Taylor Swift’s fame is that she gets attention not just for her music but also because of her leadership and impact across and beyond the music industry. Getting back her IP rights forever and always and leading as a savvy and fearless businesswoman who literally boosts local economies, taking on critics all too well—I’m here for it.
What part of your job would surprise people the most? People might be surprised to learn the extent to which global, federal, state/local policy decisions and government activity affect every aspect of our business, and therefore the extent to which my team and I work with every aspect. From the U.S. creative teams in the studio, HBO Max and networks to overseas corporate execs working on matters with geopolitical considerations, we get to intersect with them all.