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Nada Usina

CEO, & Cofounder, NU Advisory Partners

Nada Usina is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of NU Advisory Partners, an executive search and advisory firm established in March 2023. With a robust background in technology, sports, media, and entertainment, Usina is recognized for her expertise in board and C-suite placements across various industries.12

Professional Background

Before founding NU Advisory Partners, Usina served as a senior partner at Russell Reynolds Associates in New York City, where she led the global technology sector as well as the media, entertainment, and sports practices. She was also a member of the firm's executive committee, focusing on high-level assignments for Fortune 500 companies and leading media brands.12

Usina has held significant leadership roles in various organizations:

  • President of JumpTV: Managed the company through its merger with NeuLion, becoming a leading provider of online video services.
  • General Manager at Nokia Canada: Oversaw operations and strategic initiatives for the company's entertainment and media business in North America.
  • Director at Yahoo!: Led business development and sales programs for the entertainment sector during Yahoo!'s acquisition of Broadcast.com.12

Education

Usina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Multinational Business and a Master’s degree in Sport Management from Florida State University (FSU), where she was also a competitive swimmer and captain of the women's swim team.12

Personal Life

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Nada Usina is multilingual, speaking Serbian and some French. She is also noted for her active involvement in mentoring within the sports community and investing in technology companies.23

Highlights

Who We Are - NU Partners
Oct 10 · usaswimming.org
USA Swimming Board of Directors Selects NU Advisory ...
Oct 10 · huntscanlon.com
NU Advisory Partners Appoints Partner
Jan 10 · Yahoo Finance
Jay Hussey, Ben Dewar, and Tara Ryan join NU Advisory Partners - Yahoo Finance
Jay Hussey, Ben Dewar, and Tara Ryan join NU Advisory Partners - Yahoo Finance
Nov 11 · Business Insider
Top Media Recruiters to Know As Layoffs, Hiring Freezes Hit ... - Business Insider
Top Media Recruiters to Know As Layoffs, Hiring Freezes Hit ... - Business Insider

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Location

New York, New York, United States