Insider operational knowledge and a proven track record of bold innovation for market leaders.
Consulting with a Difference
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Sometimes my eyes leak while reading Hallmark cards.
I have an extra rib.
I believe all the stereotypes about Sagittarius. Because I am one.
fun (embarassing) facts about me
I split my time between Los Angeles, where I live with my husband, and NYC, where our 2 adult daughters are. When I’m not living my Naviguer dream, I’m with friends or family hiking, working out, getting to the beach, exploring new restaurants and bars, finding small venue live music events, checking out museums, going to improv shows, throwing backyard concerts, hosting a Thursday night “Family Dinner” (where friends are family!), or planning the next family adventure vacation. Or brainstorming business ideas…because I can’t help myself.
I’m Christine Lawton, a business advisor and consultant with 30+ years of senior business, legal and operational roles at Disney, DreamWorks, Universal Studios, Twentieth Century Fox, Wenew Inc. and Yuga Labs. From the inside of large, legacy corporations and minted-a-minute-ago start-ups, I’ve experienced the organizational challenges, competing stakeholder objectives, day-to-day pain points, and existential threats that can destabilize the best laid plans or the best of intentions.
With a will to embrace risk and an understanding of rules designed to contain it, I worked to become a trusted thought partner for innovative growth. I developed groundbreaking monetization strategies and business models for the world’s foremost consumer, film, video, luxury, technology, and blockchain brands facing constant change. Pursuing that path as a multi-ethnic, female, first generation American presented altogether different challenges.
But, as they say, pressure makes diamonds. Teamwork, curiosity, learning, and my default of laughter over tears, made ideas catch fire and refined my perspective and innovation mindset. Through Naviguer, my insider knowledge and unique perspective is accessible to traditional and emerging media, entertainment, consumer goods, and technology companies, with a focus on the strategy, monetization and business development services they need most.
Welcome to Naviguer Consulting! I'm glad you're here.
combined with disciplined protocols mitigate risk and deliver smarter growth solutions.
AN INNOVATION MINDSET
Maybe because my interests are so diverse (art, languages, music, law, fitness, entrepreneurship, history…), I naturally bridge and translate between worlds. That aptitude drives me to create frameworks that understand limitations but still expand into new frontiers. I point in the direction of the unknown because it’s exciting to create something new, but also because my curiosity led to a kinship with magic makers – the nerdy technologists, the animator who can’t spell, the shoot-for-the-moon marketing execs, the underappreciated bean counters – and a fearless approach to sail into dark waters with them to bring the magic to life.
An Aptitude for Adaptation
we want to see you succeed!
Curiosity fuels an always-up learning curve for cutting-edge solutions.
continuous learning
There’s no other way. Flex and adjust to conquer any challenge.
adaptability
Every voice. Pooling collective wisdom for maximum impact that all stakeholders own and celebrate.
collaboration
The highest ethical standards underpin advice that’s right for clients’ businesses.
integrity
Head-on boldness and truth-telling to drive transformative success.
courage
the values
To share wisdom with leaders to enable them to cultivate innovation, streamline strategy, develop winning solutions, and drive growth that is intentional and exhilarating.
the mission
A future in which organizations lead with an innovation mindset that strategically positions them to thrive in any environment.
the vision
What We Believe in at Naviguer
Managing Partner, Holding Pictures; Partner, Beacon Communications
charlie lyons
“Christine is the real deal. Super bright and user friendly. An expert at managing complex business problems. She combines entrepreneurial skill with a solid corporate competence. From navigating and leading a multibillion dollar vertical for a major studio to assisting with the strategy of a cutting edge venture….she gets it done. Her advice is gold.”
