William Mitchell

William Mitchell is an accomplished sales professional with extensive experience in the media and telecommunications industries. Currently serving as Senior Sales Director at CNN since April 2008, Mitchell has a proven track record of selling CNN Video and online content to multi-platform media companies. Prior roles include Sales Solution Specialist at Teradata, where responsibilities encompassed managing $4M in major accounts and utilizing executive contacts to enhance sales effectiveness, and Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Marketing at MTV Networks, where management of a large team contributed to significant revenue generation from cable systems. Earlier positions also include Regional Sales Manager at Showtime Networks and Sales Representative at Owens Corning Fiberglas. Mitchell holds a BA in Marketing and Public Relations from Morehouse College.