The National Diversity Council Announces 2018 Top 50 Women in Entertainment
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 or contact Christina Graham at christina.graham@nationaldiversitycouncil.org.
2018 Top 50 Women in Entertainment
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Aimee Lapic Chief Marketing Officer Pandora
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Angela Molloy Vice President, Development, WEtv AMC Networks |
Beatriz Acevedo Founding Partner, President MiTu |
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Blossom Lefcourt Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel Comedy Central
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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
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Claudia Cahill President/Chief Content Officer Omnicom Media Group
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Dana Henry Benson Vice President, Communications Fandango |
Deborah Barak President, Business Operations CBS Entertainment, CBS Television Studios and CBS News |
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Dee Dee Myers Executive Vice President, Worldwide Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Warner Brothers
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Denise Wally Vice President, Human Resources Entertainment Studios
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Donna Langley Chairman Universal Pictures
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Elaine Paul CFO Hulu
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Erin Jontow Executive Vice President, Television John Wells Productions |
Ethiopia Habtemariam President Motown Records
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Gabriella Colantoni Senior Vice President, Executive Search and Talent Acquisition Fox ( Film, Tv, and Sports)
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Ginny Nugent Senior Vice President, West Coast Production HBO |
Holly Bario President of Production Amblin Partners |
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Inga Dyer EVP, General Counsel Business & Legal Affairs Revolt Media & TV
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Janet Shepard CFO Herzog & Company |
Jasmine McMullen Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs Viacom
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Jasmine Oberman Vice President, Distribution Counsel A&E Networks
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Jennifer Salke President Amazon Studios |
Jessica Neal Chief Talent Officer Netflix
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Jo DiSante Vice President ABC Television |
Julia Kazaks Executive Vice President-Corporate Affairs Activision Blizzard
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Kathleen Kennedy President Lucasfilm |
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Kristen Kelly Vice President, Series Development and Original Programming VH1
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Laura Miele Chief Studios Officer Electronic Arts |
Leah Weil Senior Executive Vice President & General Counsel Sony Pictures Entertainment |
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Lesley Freeman Chief Legal Officer MGM |
Lesley Olenik Vice President- Touring Live Nation
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Lisa Kridos Vice President-Original Programming & Development Tegna Inc.
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Lisa Henson CEO and President The Jim Henson Company |
Lori Openden Executive Vice President, Talent and Casting The CW
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Nancy Utley President Fox Searchlight Pictures |
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Nirokhi Raychaudhuri Vice President Lionsgate |
Pamela Sergeef Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer TiVo
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Paula Erickson Executive Vice President Sony Music Entertainment |
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Rachel Kimbrough Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs STX Entertainment
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Shannon Petranoff Senior Vice President, Digital Marketing Paramount Pictures
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Sharon Hoffman Executive Producer Entertainment Tonight
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Shirley Davis Executive Vice President, Physical Production Alcon Entertainment
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Stacey Karr Rosenson Vice President, Consumer Marketing, AT&T Entertainment Group AT&T
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Stacy Snider Chairman & CEO 20th Century Fox |
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Stefanie Schwartz Senior Vice President, Digital and Business Development Nickelodeon
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Stephanie Rosenberg Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs All3Media America |
Theano Apostolou Executive Vice President, Communications Starz Entertainment
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Victoria Boston Vice President- Loyalty Centers of Excellence Comcast NBCUniversal – West Division |
Wendy Luckenbill Senior Vice President, Communications OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network |
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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.
Media Contact:
Dennis Kennedy
Founder & Chair
National Diversity Council
Dennis.Kennedy@NationalDiversityCouncil.org
