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Eileen Diskin
SVP & Chief Marketing Officer
Comcast Business
Pamela Duckworth
Head of Fubo Studios
Fubo
Business services is a huge growth
driver for Comcast Cable, contributing
$10B to the bottom line. Diskin
makes sure that the brand evokes
prestige and reliability, launching a
new brand campaign and developing
strategic partnerships, including
sponsorship of the PGA Tour. She has
been called a " coach, " " problem solver "
and " marketing powerhouse " by
colleagues and has been recognized
with several industry accolades.
Gen Z is our first generation
of true digital natives and is
comfortable challenging the
status quo. I'm excited to see the
continued impact of this generation as
they move into the workforce. "
For someone who began her career
at NASCAR, Duckworth has raced
to the top. Her guidance led to Fubo
Sports recording 114% YOY growth
from 2021 to 2022, and the Fubo
Sports YouTube channel has generated
300 million impressions. Duckworth
also helped with the renewals
of marquee shows " No Chill with
Gilbert Arenas " and " Getcha Popcorn
Ready with T.O. "
It was valuable for me to see
my mentee's viewpoint on
work-life balance as well as
her take on executive leadership. It
opened my eyes to the cultural shifts
that have occurred since early in my
career. "
Tara Duncan
President
Onyx Collective
After building Onyx Collective from
the ground up, it received four
Emmy nominations within its first
year of eligibility under Duncan's
lead. Leading a passionate team of
diverse executives has put Duncan
at the forefront of what it's like as
a Black woman leader to support
other Black women and ensure
their stories are accurately told.
You should always take
risks-that's how we
grow and push ourselves
to be better. If we played it safe all
the time, our jobs would be boring.
You have to be willing to take big
swings and push the boundaries. "
Rosalyn Durant
EVP, Programming and Acquisitions
ESPN
Durant's legacy within the ESPN
and Disney realm is solidified over
the course of her 24-year career
within both organizations, having
received numerous honors for her
work as a leader with an eye for
adapting to trends and flexibility
in an ever-changing industry. She
prioritizes DEI across all she does,
making sure underrepresented
groups have a spot at the table.
I recommend the book
'The Ride of a Lifetime' by
Bob Iger. Honest
reflections and lessons from one of
the world's best. "
Jessica Epley
VP, Regulatory & External Affairs
Ziply Fiber
Epley has played a critical role in
identifying markets for strategic
analysis and her efforts have resulted
in the procurement of more than
$50 million in public/private funding,
expanding access to Ziply's network
to more than 17,000 underserved
locations. She encourages her team
members to share their insights,
striking a balance between different
approaches.
Recognizing an opportunity
for someone to elevate their
performance is easy, but
having the words that they can hear
to seize that opportunity can be
challenging. AI has helped me vastly
improve my coaching and feedback. "
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December 2023
Mandy Esposito
EVP, Operations and Customer Experience
Hotwire Communications
A trailblazer for women in tech,
Esposito's innovative approach
reshaped the way Hotwire communicates
with customers and how
internal central systems communicate
with customers' equipment. Her
comprehensive multi-year, multi-department
project automation project
made Hotwire's teams more efficient
and prepared them for a major
growth spurt-and will reduce the
company's carbon footprint.
It's time to take a risk in
your career when you know
your day before it begins.
YouTube video, 'How Do Lobsters
Grow,' has become part of my mantra
after a colleague shared it. "
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