The WP1 Management Team
WP1 Foundation’s professional mass-media, production and broadcast team, has participated in mega-concert and broadcast events from Live Aid and Farm Aid, to Live 8 and Live Earth, Nelson Mandela’s Freedom Festival, and many other cause-related and humanitarian projects, having broadcast to as many as 180 countries throughout the world. As the goal of WP1 is to raise awareness and funds to advance the cause of World Peace, the WP1 Foundation is presently seeking to expand its Board of Directors to include a number of prestigious and high-profile Global Dignitaries and Corporate Executives. WP1 Foundation is open to including such high-stature individuals, including those who bring investment and sponsorship capital to WP1 and its important global mission.
WP1 Foundation Board of Directors
Douglas Ivanovich, Chairman and Director
Robert Cutarella, Secretary and Director
WP1 Foundation Advisory Board
Dr. Andreas Graf. Wass von Czege, President, International Partnership Initiative
Eugene Smith, Managing Director, Billboard Magazine
WP1 Concerts Executive Officers
Douglas Ivanovich, Executive Producer
Raymond Lawrence Freiberg, Co-Executive Producer
Executive Staff
Alexander Martins, Co-Executive Producer, Europe
Ludgero Souza, Co-Executive Producer, So. America
Brett Boeckmann, Associate Producer
Freddy Florian, Associate Producer
Headquarters
World Peace One Foundation, Inc.
World Peace One Concerts, LLC
710 N. Ocean Blvd., Suite 112
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
+1.310.795-1444
Legal Counsel
Ray Hamrick
10 Universal Plaza
22nd Floor
Universal City, CA 91608
Director of Global Development
Arlan Berglas
Sponsorship Director
Michael Brausen
Information Officer
Rob Snowie
Event Ticketing
Carl Schleiter (Advance Group Tickets)
World Peace Concerts Production Team
TV Production
Paul Flattery, Worldwide Producer
Johnny Caswell, Staging Supervisor
Music Production
Robert Cutarella, Producer
WP1 Management Team
“The success of any venture depends upon the quality of its people.”
Douglas Ivanovich, Chairman and Executive Producer
Specializing in public trends and in cause-related Entertainment, Mr. Ivanovich is known for his ability to lead, by binding a higher vision and purpose to mass-media and broadcast technology. He was Executive Vice President of SkyLink Satellite Communications, managing client relationships with ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, HBO, FOX, MGM, MCA/Universal, Paramount, Disney and scores of other companies. His track record of humanitarian event production and/or distribution includes “Live Aid,” “Farm Aid I & II,” five “Comedy Relief Specials,” six “Jerry Lewis Telethons,” “Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary Broadcast,” the “Nelson Mandela and Bishop Tutu Freedom Festival,” and more. He served as the Senior Production Executive for the UN at the “Earth Summit in Rio” and as Associate Producer, Executive Staff, of “Live Aid.” Mr. Ivanovich is also the principal spokesperson and architect of WP1, its campaigns, programs and Ten-Year Global Peace Initiative. For more than three decades Mr. Ivanovich has worked tirelessly as a Citizen Diplomat and Global Activist for altruistic projects that have included World Peace, Ecology and the Environment, Human Rights, Indigenous People’s Rights, and Emergency Relief efforts for the needy.
Lawre Lawrence Freiberg, Co-Executive Producer
Mr. Freiberg contributions to the music and entertainment industries span the past twenty-five years as an executive, a music producer, a film and television producer, and a high-end events coordinator. Mr. Freiberg was President of Classic Management International, and held Vice President positions at Jackson Music Studios, GoldStar Entertainment, Total Music Group, and Hulett Entertainment, from the famous Concert West family. Lawrence has worked with numinous music stars. Mr. Freiberg has also held executive positions with technology-based entertainment companies including VideoOnDemand.com and uProduce.com with major film producer John D. Schofield. Currently, Mr. Freiberg is Creator / CEO of “The Watchers” SciFi, several major Feature films in development including an Elvis Presley project and a partner in a record label with famed music producer David Tickle (U2, Prince, Sting, etc.)
Paul Flattery, Producer/Director
Paul Flattery is one of Television Broadcasting’s premiere, in-demand producers and directors. Through the years Paul has produced many of the music and entertainment industry’s highest-profile “live” events and broadcasts. His career credits include July 7, 2007 - LIVE EARTH (ten concerts worldwide from New York, London, Rio, Istanbul, Sydney, Shanghai, Tokyo, Kyoto, Hamburg, Johannesburg), Rock Honors (VH1), 2006 Kids Choice Awards, Nickelodeon 20TH Annual Genesis Awards, Nokia New Year’s Eve 2006 (Five City International Special) George Clooney: An American Cinematique Tribute, Action Sports Awards (FOX TV), 2006 Billboard Music Awards (FOX) 2006 Teen Choice Awards (FOX, Live), VH1 Rock Honors, 2006 Kids Choice Awards (Nickelodeon), JammxKids All Star Dance Special, (WB), 20th Annual Genesis Awards, Miss America 2006, Critics Choice Awards (WB), 2005 Billboard Music Awards, Al Pacino: An American Cinematheque Tribute, Emmy’s Red Carpet Show Guide, 2005 Teen Choice Awards (FOX), LIVE-8 (July 2, 2006 - Producer/Director of 10-1/2 hour live “Global Feed” to over 140 countries and on AOL, Nick Y Jessica’s Tour of Duty (ABC), 2005 Kids Choice Awards (Nickelodeon), 19thAnnual Genesis Awards, 10th Annual Critics Choice Awards (WB), Steve Martin – An American Cinematheque Tribute, 15th Annual Billboard Music Awards (FOX – Live), Miss America 2005 (ABC), The Menu (FOX, 15 episodes), 2004 Teen Choice Awards (FOX), DIVAS (VH1, 2004) and many more. Paul will be Directing the 24 WP1 Multi-city Super-Concert World Feed.
Robert Cutarella, Music Director/Artist Relations
Arlan Berglas, Volunteer Director of Global Development
Arlan Berglas is the Executive Director for We, The World, a non-profit organization that develops global networks of collaborators and organizes large public gatherings to create a more peaceful, caring and sustainable world. In addition to being a successful Real Estate Developer, Arlan has dedicated his life to promoting personal development and empowering others via online mentoring and acts of kindness to make a positive difference based on every person’s possession of their own unique gift. For the past 7 years Arlan has been designing highly-leveraged philanthropic strategies, working with high net worth individuals, charitable foundations and corporations. His management techniques and proprietary network of global experts helps his clients to achieve positive and meaningful results. His services include, research, strategic design, project management, advocacy and communications, performance monitoring and evaluation, fundraising, event management, partnership, and board and staff cultivation. Arlan is the creator of “A United World” (www.aunitedworld.org) that addresses pressing global issues including economic development, education, poverty, HIV/Aids, disaster recovery and redevelopment, refugees, micro finance, water, global health, immigration, orphans, foster care, global trade, malnutrition, climate change, green building, malaria, conservation, crimes against humanity, genocide and childhood obesity. He is currently mentoring over 3,300 people and global organizations online. Arlan is passionately dedicated to improving the world.
Michael Brausen, Sponsorship Director
Michael Brausen has a 30-year career in Business and Marketing, Financial Development, Hotel Development, Sponsorships, Licensing and Merchandising, Sports, Music, Events, TV, Film and Entertainment. He serves as Exec. VP of Marketing for the Motion Picture Hall of Fame, and has served as President of the Club Red Franchise, as VP of Marketing of Sierra Sun, Inc. He also served as President of Janus Entertainment, as President of Front Row Entertainment, and as President of the Entertainment Marketing Corporation, EMC Project.Mr. Brausen most recently brought internationally renowned “Cirque” to the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing 2008 Olympics. His corporate relationships and services have included companies such as Abbott Labs, Adidas, USA, Anheuser-Busch, AOL, ARCO, AT&T Wireless, Blockbuster, Bristol-Myers, Buick, Chevrolet, Century 21 Real Estate, Coca-Cola, Coors, Crown Books Stores, Dr. Pepper, Ford, Fuji Film, G. Heileman Brewing Co., Godfather's Pizza, Graceland, Henry Weinhard's, Home Shopping Network, Jack-In-The-Box, JC Penney, Jeep/Eagle, Las Vegas @ South Lake Tahoe Casinos, Lee Jeans, Long’s Drugs, Major League Baseball, Miller Brewing Co., Mobil Corporation, McDonalds, NASCAR, National Basketball Association, National Enquirer, National Football League, Nissan, Pizza Hut, QVC, Rite-Aid, Sears, Sony, Spencer Gifts, Sunkist Soft Drinks, Straw Hat Pizza, Texaco, TicketMaster, Trak Auto, US Army, Valvoline, VISA, Wal-Mart and World Cup Soccer. His activities with music Artists, performers and their tours and merchandising include Alabama, The Beach Boys, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Grateful Dead, Barbara Mandrell, The Steve Miller Band, The Moody Blues, Willie Nelson, Olivia Newton-John, The Oak Ridge Boys, Marie Osmond, The Pointer Sisters, Johnny Rivers, RUN-DMC, The Sex Pistols, Three Dog Night, Madonna, Toto and The Doors.
Dr. Andreas Graf. Wass von Czege, International Advisory Council
Dr. Andreas Graf. Wass von Czege is Executive Director of IPI (International Partnership Initiative), headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. IPI is one of the most highly respected think tanks and problem-solving global event organizers in the world. Dr. Graf. Wass von Czege specializes in East-West and North-South economic, social and cultural integration and cooperation for global security. He is Chairman of European Affairs of the Czege Wass Foundation while also presently engaged in the development and improvement of economic conditions in Hungary and Romania. As an Economics Educator at the University of Hamburg, he focused on the conditions of Eastern Europe, while researching and studying ways to reform the ailing economy of the region. As a commercial researcher and business consultant to joint venture companies, Dr. Graf. Wass von Czege was responsible for conducting market research and for showing companies how to succeed economically in this region. He graduated from the University of Hamburg with a degree in Economics, where he later received his Ph.D. His doctoral thesis was written on Hungary's Foreign Trade Reforms. Dr. Graf. Wass von Czege resides in Hamburg Germany.