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DIVERSIFYING SQUARED
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David Granville-Smith
COO & CFO, Finance and Accounting
A+E Networks
HOMETOWN: Rowayton, CT
FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM:
New York Knicks and New
York Rangers
I WANT 30 SECONDS IN AN
ELEVATOR WITH: Abraham
Lincoln
Nothing escapes Granville-Smith's
laser-eyed focus,
whether that's handling the
Q&A
WHERE DO YOU WORK
MOST FREQUENTLY-
HOME, OFFICE, ROAD?
All of the above
PICKLEBALL OR
TENNIS? Tennis
HOW DO YOU
PERSONALLY GIVE
BACK TO YOUR
COMMUNITY?
Supporting schools and
education.
FAVORITE PLACE
YOU'VE EVER VISITED?
Bryce Canyon, Utah
LAST TV SERIES
WATCHED: " Your Honor "
financial side of every aspect
of A+E Networks or keeping
up with media and technology
trends. In diversifying the company's
business by globalizing
and extending its footprint via
FAST channels, podcasts and
licensing, while also implementing
a program to track,
measure and prioritize diverse
suppliers, he's helped plot the
course for A+E Networks' future
growth. He makes holding
dual roles look easier than it
may seem. ●
GEAUX BREAUX
Jeff Breaux
EVP, Cox Business
Cox Communications
HOMETOWN: New Iberia, LA
FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM:
Tie: New Orleans Saints and
LSU Tigers
I WANT 30 SECONDS IN AN
ELEVATOR WITH: A healthier
version of my mom from 20
years ago
This is Breaux's first time on
the 100, but don't mistake him for a noob. He has
more than 35 years of experience in the telecom and
IT industry and has been a part of Cox Business for
nearly decade. He leads the strategic direction for a
division with $3 billion in annualized revenue and is
viewed as a trailblazer in the SMB space. Breaux and
his team are working to extend Cox's commercial
services to include managed and cloud services, IoT
solutions, edge computing, private networks, hospitality
and convention support and more.
Q&A
INDUSTRY TOP PRIORITY FOR 2023: Be Loud
and Proud of the value we bring to our customers,
communities and stakeholders every day.
STREAMING APP I USE THE MOST: Spotify
FAVORITE PLACE YOU'VE EVER VISITED? Tie:
Florence, Italy and Hanalei Bay, HI
LAST TV SERIES WATCHED: " White Lotus " ●
KID POWER
Ayo Davis
President
Disney Branded Television
HOMETOWN: Anaheim Hills, CA
With Davis at the top of her game, Disney Channel ranked as the top network
for kids 6-11 in 2022. Davis, who leads the teams developing content for Disney's
all-important Kids & Families audience, is always looking for the next
magical spark. Her team brought music events like " Elton John Live: Farewell
from Dodger Stadium " and " Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl " to Disney+; she
also brokered a deal with the BBC to produce the next season of the iconic
series " Doctor Who " for Disney+, a move that will likely attract many new
subscribers.
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WHERE DO YOU WORK MOST
FREQUENTLY-HOME, OFFICE,
ROAD? All of the above! As long
as I have WiFi and a phone line,
you'll find me working. That said, I
absolutely prefer being in the office
surrounded by my brilliant team,
whose energy and creativity are
simply infectious.
TV INTRO YOU WON'T SKIP? Our
new animated series, " Marvel's
Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur. " The
animation is so bold, and the song
is so fresh and funky, I find myself
dancing and singing along every
single time! ●
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