Debra L. Lee

Ms. Lee joined BET Networks, a media and entertainment subsidiary of Viacom, Inc., in 1986, serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to 2018, President and Chief Executive Officer from 2005 to 2006, President and Chief Operating Officer from 1995 to 2005, and Executive Vice President and General Counsel from 1986 to 1995. During her tenure, Ms. Lee’s leadership led to original staple programming including The BET Awards and Black Girls Rock!.