Alan Cohen

Council Member Biography

Alan Cohen is the Vice President, Strategic Business Development at Guitar Center, a multi-channel music retailer specializing in musical instruments, digital music distribution, and social communities. He is responsible for identifying and managing a portfolio of music and media focused ventures. Previously, he was a Senior Director- Strategy and Business Development at Best Buy, and was responsible for new ventures and execution of consumer electronics, digital media and wireless concepts; Senior Director- Marketing at Musicland Division, Best Buy, managing entertainment retail and product marketing, promotions, and strategic partnerships; and the Senior Vice President and General Manager at InterActiveCorp's E-commerce division, Styleclick, and was responsible for branded e-commerce retail and consumer communities. He is knowledgeable in digital entertainment, e-commerce, brick and mortar retail, mobile commerce and media, consumer electronics, digital music, and pop culture trends. (This is me - Update Profile)

Employment History

2006 - present

Vice President- Strategic Business Development, GUITAR CENTER, INC.

2005 - 2006

Vice President, Marketing, WIDERAY CORPORATION

2004 - 2005

Director, Merchandise Strategy & Innovation, SABRE HOLDINGS CORPORATION

2003 - 2004

Senior Director, Strategy and Business Development, BEST BUY CO., INC.

2002 - 2003

Senior Director, Marketing, BEST BUY CO., INC.

2000 - 2001

VP, Business Development, InterActiveCorp (Formerly USA Networks Styleclick)