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James Barge
Director/Board Member at
SCHOLASTIC CORPORATION
Net worth: 19 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
James W.
Barge currently serves as Lead Independent Director at Scholastic Corp.
since 2007, Director at Lions Gate International (UK) Ltd., Director at StarzPlay UK Ltd. since 2019, Chief Financial Officer at Lionsgate Studios Corp.
starting in 2025, and Member-Emeritus at Terry College of Business.
Former positions include Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Viacom, Inc. from 2010 to 2012, Chief Financial Officer at Starz Entertainment Corp.
from 2013 to 2025, Chief Financial Officer at Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp.
from 2024 to 2025, Chief Accounting Officer & VP-Controller at Time Warner, Inc. from 2002 to 2007, Partner-National Office at Ernst & Young LLP, Partner at Warner Bros LLC, Director at The Advertising Council, Inc., Treasurer & Director at United Neighborhood Houses of New York.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, conferred in 1978.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0.42% | 2026-01-29 | 1,221,785 ( 0.42% ) | 18 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2025-09-16 | 35,667 ( 0.17% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
James Barge active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SCHOLASTIC CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
Terry College of Business
 Terry College of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Lions Gate International (UK) Ltd.
 Lions Gate International (UK) Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Distributes film and television entertainment content | Director/Board Member | - |
StarzPlay UK Ltd.
 StarzPlay UK Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides motion picture distribution services | Director/Board Member | 2019-09-05 |
Former positions of James Barge
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| STARZ ENTERTAINMENT LLC | Director of Finance/CFO | 2025-04-30 |
| VIACOM INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2012-11-26 |
| TIME WARNER | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | 2007-11-30 |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides assurance, auditing, tax, legal, technology and consulting & managed services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of James Barge
Experiences
Positions held
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Connections
77
1st degree connections
12
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Scholastic Corp.
 Scholastic Corp. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes and distributes books, magazines, teacher materials and television programming for children | Consumer Services |
Starz Entertainment Corp.
 Starz Entertainment Corp. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces and distributes film & television entertainment content | Consumer Services |
Ernst & Young LLP
Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides assurance, auditing, tax, legal, technology and consulting & managed services | Commercial Services |
Time Warner, Inc.
 Time Warner, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides cable network, filmed entertainment and publishing services | Consumer Services |
University of Georgia
 University of Georgia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Advertising Council, Inc.
 The Advertising Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes public service campaigns | Commercial Services |
Viacom, Inc.
 Viacom, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides entertainment, programming, cable networks and media services | Consumer Services |
United Neighborhood Houses of New York
 United Neighborhood Houses of New York United Neighborhood Houses of New York is a company based in New York, NY. | |
Warner Bros LLC
 Warner Bros LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides construction services | Industrial Services |
Terry College of Business
Terry College of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Lions Gate International (UK) Ltd.
Lions Gate International (UK) Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Distributes film and television entertainment content | Consumer Services |
StarzPlay UK Ltd.
StarzPlay UK Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides motion picture distribution services | Consumer Services |
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