Deborah lee bet ceo biographies
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Debra L. Lee
American lawyer
Debra L. Lee (born August 8, 1954) is an American businesswoman. She was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BET, the parent company for Black Entertainment Television from 2005 to May 28, 2018.
Deborah lee bet ceo biographies
Lee has sat on the board of directors for a number of companies/organizations, including the National Cable & Telecommunications Association the Ad Council, and the National Cable Television Association. She currently serves on the board of directors for Warner Bros.
Discovery. Debra Lee has been named one of the "100 Most Powerful Women in Entertainment" by The Hollywood Reporter due to her many achievements in her 30-plus year career at BET.
Early life and education
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Lee was born in Fort Jackson, South Carolina and grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina.[1] She attended James B. Dudley High School. In 1976, Lee graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's degree in political science with an emphasis in Asian politi