She’s In Charge: African-American Women CEOs In Corporate America
Debra L. Lee took over as Chairman and CEO of BET Networks, a media and entertainment subsidiary of Viacom, and wanted to revamp the brand. And that she has. Lee actually joined the company in 1986 and served in a number of executive posts before ascending to her present position in January 2006. Prior to joining BET, Lee was an attorney with Washington, D.C.-based law firm Steptoe & Johnson.
She also now serves on the boards of directors of WGL Holdings, Inc., and Revlon, Inc. And was a director of Eastman Kodak Company from 1999 to May 2011. She also serves on the board of a number of professional and civic organizations including The Grammy Foundation Advisory Council, the Kennedy Center’s Community & Friends, and the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater.
