Agnes Chu is a media and entertainment executive, producer, and entrepreneur who has spent more than 20 years building franchises across streaming, digital, film, television, sports, and live experiences. As the CEO of Ampersand she leads the company’s growth across location-based experiences, music, film and television, and creator-led storytelling. She also co-founded and serves as Co-CEO of Firecracker Media Group, a media platform focused on enduring kids and family IP, and produces independently. Her recent credits include Bedford Park, winner of a 2026 Sundance Dramatic Special Jury Award, and the upcoming Bucking Fastard, directed by Werner Herzog and starring Rooney Mara, Kate Mara, Orlando Bloom, and Domhnall Gleeson.
Previously, Chu was President of Condé Nast Entertainment, leading a 450-person division spanning brands including Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker. Earlier, she was the first employee of Disney+, serving as SVP of Content and overseeing a $1 billion content budget across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, with commissions including The Mandalorian and WandaVision. She also served as Bob Iger’s Chief of Staff and held roles at Walt Disney Imagineering and ABC Entertainment. Chu began her career producing and directing documentaries, including the Oscar-nominated Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room and PBS’s The Blues. She has been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, serves on the boards of Gold House and the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, and is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Television Academy.