Kenneth F. Goldstein

Background

Goldstein, Kenneth F. was born on March 10, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Earl Goldstein and Sarita (Bow) Snow.

Education

Bachelor in Philosophy and Theater, Yale University, 1984.

Career

Freelance writer, television and film producer, Los Angeles, 1984-1989. Writer, producer Cinemaware Corporation, Westlake Village, 1989-1991. Designer, producer Philips Interactive Media, Los Angeles, 1991-1992.

Executive publisher Carmen Sandiego series Broderbund Software, Inc., Novato, 1992-1996, vice president entertainment, general manager division Red Orb Entertainment Myst, Riven Series, 1996-1998, Journeyman Project series, Warlords series, 1996-1998. Senior vice president, general manager Disney Online, 1998-2000. Executive vice president, managing director Walt Disney Internet Group, 2000—2006.

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer shop.com, since 2006.

Achievements

• Kenneth F. Goldstein has been listed as a noteworthy company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Olive Crest Treatment Center, 1986, Free Arts Abused Children, 1988. Secretary board trustees Full Circle Programs, Marin County, California, 1992-1998. Vice chairman board trustees Hathaway Children and Family Superior vena cava syndrome, 2002-2005.

Board trustees Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, since 2005. Board advisory Mediascope, 2002-2004. Board directors Los Angeles Make-A-Wish Foundation, 2005-2009.

Chair executive committee Berit Mexia Peace Institute, since 2006. Board advisors, Mustard Seed Youth Services 2007-2009. Editorial board, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Computers, since 2005.

Member Writers Guild of America West, Academy Interactive Arts and Scis (founding member, board governors Los Angeles), Yale University Alumni (schools committee since 1988), International Game Developers Association.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, health and fitness, reading literature and non-fiction.

Connections

Married Shelley Wood, 2007.

Father:

Earl Goldstein Snow

Mother:

Sarita (Bow) Snow

Spouse:

Shelley Wood