Michael Lake, President of WWE Studios, joined World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. in October 2007. As President of WWE Studios, Lake oversees a variety of entertainment projects. Specifically, he develops theatrical and direct-to-video opportunities for WWE Studios that provide unmatched on-screen action as vehicles for WWE Superstars. In addition to feature films, Lake also works to develop new television projects that will benefit from an affiliation with WWE or its Superstars.

A 36-year production and management veteran of the movie and television industries, Lake recently served as Producer for WWE Studios’ 12 Rounds starring John Cena. Prior to joining WWE, Lake served as Executive Vice President World Wide Feature Production for Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment Inc., overseeing production of forty-five films including hits as The Matrix Trilogy, Three Kings, Miss Congeniality, Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Lake currently sits on the Advisory Board of the Association of Film Commissioners International.