Updated: AT&T has named Debra Lee, former chairman and CEO of Bet Networks, to its board of directors, while she will be leaving Twitter’s board.
Lee joined Viacom’s Bet Networks in 1986 and stepped down from her role in May 2018. At Bet, she served in several leadership roles, including COO and general counsel, before she served as chairman and CEO at Bet from 2006 until her retirement.
“Debra’s outstanding leadership, deep expertise and strong track record in the entertainment and media industry will be terrific additions to our board of directors,” Randall Stephenson, AT&T chairman and CEO, said in a statement. “Her unique perspective as a media industry leader and operations executive, and her lifetime commitment to community service give her valuable insights I look forward to having on our board.”
Lee had joined Twitter’s board in May 2016 and will be exiting the position at the end of August.
Lee joined Viacom’s Bet Networks in 1986 and stepped down from her role in May 2018. At Bet, she served in several leadership roles, including COO and general counsel, before she served as chairman and CEO at Bet from 2006 until her retirement.
“Debra’s outstanding leadership, deep expertise and strong track record in the entertainment and media industry will be terrific additions to our board of directors,” Randall Stephenson, AT&T chairman and CEO, said in a statement. “Her unique perspective as a media industry leader and operations executive, and her lifetime commitment to community service give her valuable insights I look forward to having on our board.”
Lee had joined Twitter’s board in May 2016 and will be exiting the position at the end of August.
- 7/29/2019
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
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