Falcon’s Beyond Global, a fully integrated development enterprise for IP-driven parks, resorts, media and merchandise, has appointed Bruce A. Brown as executive vice president of legal, general counsel & corporate secretary. Brown, who has over 20 years of legal expertise, will report to the company’s president, Simon Philips.
He will strategically advise and oversee enterprise risk management, legal, compliance, and government relations, and will also play a significant role in advising the board of directors and the executive leadership group.
“I’m honored and excited to join Falcon’s Beyond at this pivotal moment in its history, as it celebrates the major business milestone of becoming a public company on Nasdaq,” says Brown. “The groundbreaking creativity of this company is beyond impressive and, with so much more to come, I’m thrilled to join the team as it continues its incredible growth journey.”
A seasoned executive
Brown was Hilton Grand Vacations’ senior vice president and deputy general counsel before joining Falcon’s Beyond and has also previously worked for Tupperware Brands as general counsel and vice president. Additionally, he held a number of positions at Darden Restaurants, Inc., the most recent of which was assistant secretary, vice president, and associate general counsel. Furthermore, Brown has worked with Xerox Corporation, American Express Company, General Electric Company, NICE Systems, Inc., and World Fuel Services.
“Bruce’s extensive legal experience, particularly around strategic transactions, is greatly valued and positions him as an incredibly strong asset for Falcon’s Beyond, now a publicly listed company,” says Philips. “He joins us at an exciting time, as we look ahead to the ongoing growth of our company, and we are fortunate to have his expert guidance on legal and corporate strategies.”
Brown graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s degree and the Howard University School of Law with a J.D. At the moment, he is a member of the board of directors of Community Legal Services, a non-profit that supports equitable access to justice, based in Orlando, Florida.
Following the completion of its previously disclosed business combination with FAST Acquisition Corp. II, Falcon’s Beyond commenced trading on the Nasdaq exchange on 6 October 2023. On 10 October, Falcon’s Beyond rang the Opening Bell at Nasdaq to celebrate.
Since the announcement of the business combination, Falcon’s Beyond has raised more than $100 million in gross proceeds to support its growth strategy, which aims to deliver extraordinary entertainment experiences through a wide range of products, platforms, and intellectual property.
