Meet the Executive Team
David Ott
Co - Founder / Co - CEO
David Ott is a seasoned leader in business development and experiential sales strategy, with over 25 years of success driving revenue growth and building long-term client partnerships. He has held executive roles including President and VP of Sales and Marketing, delivering measurable results for global brands such as Freeman, PSAV, and IHG. Known for his consultative approach and expertise in sales operations, AV integration, and experiential activations, David has managed multi-million-dollar pipelines, led high-performing teams, and created scalable systems that boost profitability and elevate customer experiences.
Christian Storck-Petersen
Co - Founder / Co - CEO
Christian Storck-Petersen brings over 30 years of leadership across engineering, hospitality, and operations, blending entrepreneurial drive with corporate expertise. A former NYPD Police Officer turned CEO, he has founded and operated multiple ventures nationwide, from restaurants and entertainment venues to development and mechanical firms. Christian has also held executive roles with organizations including Davidson Hospitality Group, JC Resorts, Cedar Fair Parks, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. With a career spanning business ownership and large-scale corporate operations, he is recognized for his strategic vision, operational excellence, and results-driven leadership.
Jennifer Bohlmann
Vice President of Strategic Operations
Jennifer Bohlmann brings more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, event management, and large-scale production. As Vice President of Strategic Operations at thestudio™ North America, she guides cross-departmental alignment and ensures every event is executed with precision and care. Before stepping into her current role, Jennifer served in several leadership positions at DBD: The Studio, including Director and Assistant Director of Event Services, and previously as Senior Operations Manager at Destinations by Design. Her background also includes management roles with Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, TAO Hospitality Group, and multiple Las Vegas venues, giving her deep insight into high-volume operations, client experience, and team leadership. Jennifer’s career reflects a proven ability to elevate guest experiences, streamline operations, and deliver measurable results in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Kerstin Hadzik
CFO
Kerstin Hadzik serves as Chief Financial Officer at The Studio, where she leads financial strategy, planning, and operational finance across the organization. She is responsible for ensuring financial discipline, visibility, and scalability as the company continues to grow.
With extensive experience supporting businesses through periods of expansion, Kerstin focuses on building financial systems and processes that scale including forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and performance reporting. She partners closely with the executive team to align financial strategy with long-term growth objectives and operational execution.
Kerstin brings a pragmatic, hands-on approach to financial leadership, emphasizing data-driven decision-making, clear accountability, and infrastructure that supports both creative excellence and sustainable scale.