Bruce Paisner

Bruce L. Paisner is a senior advisor to Hearst Corporation, one of the world’s leading media and health information companies. For 20 years, Paisner spearheaded the development of Hearst Entertainment & Syndication, the operating group responsible for Hearst’s interests in cable television networks, television production and distribution, newspaper syndication and merchandise licensing; serving on the Boards of Directors of Lifetime Television, A&E Network and History Channel. During his tenure, he also supervised the launch of Cosmopolitan Television Channels in Spain, Latin America and Canada.

A leading spokesperson and advocate for television industry issues around the world, Paisner is President & CEO of The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the largest organization of broadcasters in the world, which recognizes excellence in international television programming with The International Emmy® Award. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and The Century Association.

Paisner is a graduate of Harvard College, where he was managing editor of The Crimson. He holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and is a member of the New York Bar.