- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The National Diversity Council Announces 2018 Top 50 Women in Entertainment https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/207771?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/207771?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/207771?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=The National Diversity Council Announces 2018 Top 50 Women in Entertainment&body=ESG News from National Diversity Council https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/207771?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Awards, Ratings & Rankings](/CSR-News/awards-ratings-rankings) # The National Diversity Council Announces 2018 Top 50 Women in Entertainment Aug 1, 2018 1:00 PM ET Campaign: [California Diversity Council](/news/campaign/california-diversity-council) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Top_50_Entertainment.png) LOS ANGELES, August 1, 2018 /3BL Media/ - The National Diversity Council announces the 2018 Top 50 Women in Entertainment, a definitive list of female executives, influencers and achievers impacting the entertainment industry. These women have reached the top of their profession and are effective leaders within their organization. They drive change, contribute to business growth, and inspire others to succeed. “The 2018 Top 50 Women in Entertainment highlights the most extraordinary female leaders in the industry,” said Dennis Kennedy, Founder and Chair of the National Diversity Council. “It is our pleasure to recognize such distinguished women dedicated to continued success in the entertainment.” The Top 50 Women in Entertainment selection was based on the following criteria: - Top Leader in the organization and profession - Directly contributes to business growth or strategic direction of the organization - Maintains a record of accomplishments in their area of expertise - Effective role model who inspires other women and is active in mentoring the next generation of women in the industry - Operates with the highest integrity and ethical behavior - Demonstrates a commitment to corporate citizenship For more information about the 2018 Top 50 Women in Entertainment, please visit our awards website at [www.top50ent.org](http://top50entertainment.org/2018/) or contact Christina Graham at . **2018 Top 50 Women in Entertainment** **Aimee Lapic** *Chief Marketing Officer* *Pandora* **Angela Molloy** *Vice President, Development, WEtv* *AMC Networks* **Beatriz Acevedo** *Founding Partner, President* *MiTu* **Blossom Lefcourt** *Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel* *Comedy Central* **Christine McCarthy** *Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer* *The Walt Disney Company* **Claire (Goldstein) Hart** *Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer* *Blizzard Entertainment* **Claudia Cahill** *President/Chief Content Officer* *Omnicom Media Group* **Dana Henry Benson** *Vice President, Communications* *Fandango* **Deborah Barak** *President, Business Operations* *CBS Entertainment, CBS Television Studios and CBS News* **Dee Dee Myers** *Executive Vice President, Worldwide Corporate Communications and Public Affairs* *Warner Brothers* **Denise Wally** *Vice President, Human Resources* *Entertainment Studios* **Donna Langley** *Chairman* *Universal Pictures* **Elaine Paul** *CFO* *Hulu* **Erin Jontow** *Executive Vice President, Television* *John Wells Productions* **Ethiopia Habtemariam** *President* *Motown Records* **Gabriella Colantoni** *Senior Vice President, Executive Search and Talent Acquisition* *Fox ( Film, Tv, and Sports)* **Ginny Nugent** *Senior Vice President, West Coast Production* *HBO* **Holly Bario** *President of Production* *Amblin Partners* **Inga Dyer** *EVP, General Counsel Business & Legal Affairs* *Revolt Media & TV* **Janet Shepard** *CFO* *Herzog & Company* **Jasmine McMullen** *Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs* *Viacom* **Jasmine Oberman** *Vice President, Distribution Counsel* *A&E Networks* **Jennifer Salke** *President* *Amazon Studios* **Jessica Neal** *Chief Talent Officer* *Netflix* **Jo DiSante** *Vice President* *ABC Television* **Julia Kazaks** *Executive Vice President-Corporate Affairs* *Activision Blizzard* **Kathleen Kennedy** *President* *Lucasfilm* **Kristen Kelly** *Vice President, Series Development and Original Programming* *VH1* **Laura Miele** *Chief Studios Officer* *Electronic Arts* **Leah Weil** *Senior Executive Vice President & General Counsel* *Sony Pictures Entertainment* **Lesley Freeman** *Chief Legal Officer* *MGM* **Lesley Olenik** *Vice President- Touring* *Live Nation* **Lisa Kridos** *Vice President-Original Programming & Development* *Tegna Inc.* **Lisa Henson** *CEO and President* *The Jim Henson Company* **Lori Openden** *Executive Vice President, Talent and Casting* *The CW* **Nancy Utley** *President* *Fox Searchlight Pictures* **Nirokhi Raychaudhuri** *Vice President* *Lionsgate* **Pamela Sergeef** *Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer* *TiVo* **Paula Erickson** *Executive Vice President* *Sony Music Entertainment* **Rachel Kimbrough** *Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs* *STX Entertainment* **Shannon Petranoff** *Senior Vice President, Digital Marketing* *Paramount Pictures* **Sharon Hoffman** *Executive Producer* *Entertainment Tonight* **Shirley Davis** *Executive Vice President, Physical Production* *Alcon Entertainment* **Stacey Karr Rosenson** *Vice President, Consumer Marketing, AT&T Entertainment Group* *AT&T* **Stacy Snider** *Chairman & CEO* *20th Century Fox* **Stefanie Schwartz** *Senior Vice President, Digital and Business Development* *Nickelodeon* **Stephanie Rosenberg** *Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs* *All3Media America* **Theano Apostolou** *Executive Vice President, Communications* *Starz Entertainment* **Victoria Boston** *Vice President- Loyalty Centers of Excellence* *Comcast NBCUniversal – West Division* **Wendy Luckenbill** *Senior Vice President, Communications* *OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network* **About the National Diversity Council** A non-profit organization committed to fostering a learning environment for organizations to grow in their knowledge of diversity. The council affords opportunities for organizations to share best practices and learn from top corporate leaders in the areas of diversity and inclusion. More information about the National Diversity Council is available at [www.nationaldiversitycouncil.org](http://www.nationaldiversitycouncil.org/). **Media Contact:** Dennis Kennedy Founder & Chair National Diversity Council [![National Diversity Council Logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/ndclogo.png)](/profiles/national-diversity-council) ### More from National Diversity Council ###### [The National Diversity Council Announces NDC Learning & Consulting Rebrand ](/news/national-diversity-council-announces-ndc-learning-consulting-rebrand) Aug 7, 2024 8:00 AM ET ###### [The National Diversity Council and Tri-State Diversity Council To Host 2024 National Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Leadership Summit](/news/national-diversity-council-and-tri-state-diversity-council-host-2024-national-asian-american) Apr 23, 2024 3:45 PM ET ###### [The Pennsylvania Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 Pittsburgh Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/pennsylvania-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-pittsburgh-women-leadership-symposium-woman) Mar 14, 2024 1:10 PM ET ###### [The Tri-State Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 New York Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/tri-state-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-new-york-women-leadership-symposium-woman-year) Feb 28, 2024 2:00 PM ET ###### [ The Tri-State Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 New Jersey Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/tri-state-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-new-jersey-women-leadership-symposium-woman) Feb 28, 2024 1:10 PM ET ###### [The Arizona Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/arizona-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-women-leadership-symposium-woman-year-awardee) Feb 27, 2024 1:20 PM ET ###### [The National Diversity Council Launches Its You Belong Here Campaign for Giving Tuesday ](/news/national-diversity-council-launches-its-you-belong-here-campaign-giving-tuesday) Nov 14, 2023 8:00 AM ET ###### [The National Diversity Council and Michigan Diversity Council Honor the 2023 National Black Men in Leadership Summit Awardees ](/news/national-diversity-council-and-michigan-diversity-council-honor-2023-national-black-men) Aug 10, 2023 9:50 AM ET