Harold Gaba
Harold Gaba,also known asHal Gaba(January 22, 1946 – March 9, 2009), was an American businessman. He served as president and CEO ofAct III Communications,chairman ofConcord Music Group,and co-chairman ofVillage Roadshow Pictures.[1]
Early life
[edit]Gaba was born January 22, 1946, inOakland, California.He received a bachelor's degree in finance at theUniversity of California, Berkeley,where he was a member ofPi Lambda Phi,and a master's degree in finance at theUniversity of California, Los Angeles.[2]
Career
[edit]Gaba's career began in 1967 as a research analyst at William O'Neil & Co. His long-time association withNorman Learstarted in 1974 when he joined Lear,Bud Yorkin,andJerry PerenchioatTandem Productionsas an acquisitions consultant. Gaba went on to serve as president ofEmbassy Pay Televisionand vice chairman ofHal Roach Studios.[3][4]
In 1990, Gaba became president and CEO of Norman Lear's Act III Communications, a media holding company with interests in broadcasting, theatrical exhibition, publishing, motion pictures, and music. In 1999, Lear and Gaba became co-owners ofConcord Records,founded in 1973 as a jazz label inConcord, California.In 2006, Gaba and Lear, joined by their long-time colleague Michael Lambert, acquired a 50% interest in Village Roadshow Pictures.[5][6]
Gaba was a member of the board of directors for World Trade Bank,Union Rescue Mission,Univision,Herbalife,the Henry Mancini Institute, and the Curtis School. He also was part of the executive committee at theWeizmann Institute of Science.[7][8]
Personal life
[edit]Gaba was married to Carole Gaba.[9]They lived in theBel Airneighborhood ofLos Angelesand had two children, Lauren and Elizabeth. Gaba died fromprostate canceron March 9, 2009, at the age of 63.[10]
References
[edit]- ^McLellan, Dennis (2009-03-13)."Hal Gaba dies at 63; chairman and co-owner of Concord Music Group".Los Angeles Times.Retrieved2024-10-05.
- ^"The Hal Gaba Fund".Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity.Retrieved2024-10-05.
- ^Marsman, Lara (2009-03-13)."Concord Music Group Co-owner Hal Gaba Dies Aged 63".Billboard.Retrieved2024-10-05.
- ^Lara Marsman, Billboard; The Associated Press (2009-03-13)."Village Roadshow co-chair Hal Gaba dies".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved2024-10-05.
- ^McClintock, Pamela; McNary, Dave (2005-07-27)."Lear jetting to Roadshow deal".Variety.Retrieved2024-10-05.
- ^Variety Staff (2009-03-13)."Hal Gaba dies at age 63".Variety.Retrieved2024-10-05.
- ^Rumor Mill (2009-03-11)."CONCORD MUSIC GROUP CHAIRMAN HAL GABA PASSES".Hits Daily Double.Retrieved2024-10-05.
- ^Ricci, Michael (2009-03-13)."Hal Gaba Dies At 63; Chairman And Co-Owner Of Concord Music Group".All About Jazz.Retrieved2024-10-05.
- ^"Bluff-Top Home Sells for $27 Million".The Wall Street Journal.Retrieved2024-10-05.
- ^Chen, Cathaleen (2017-06-13)."Bel Air estate of Hal Gaba hits market for $40M".The Real Deal.Retrieved2024-10-05.