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The Leaders
95. J.d. Myers II
Market VP, Northern
Virginia Operations,
Cox Virginia
In January, Myers was promoted
to his current post. With more
than 30 years of industry experience,
he is now responsible for
Cox's day-to-day operations in that area, leading a team
of 400 employees. The Northern Virginia market represents
380K of Cox Virginia's 1.5 million video, Internet
and phone subscriptions. " In senior leadership roles, I
consider the following table stakes during the interview
process: accomplishments, experience and education, "
says Myers. He also looks for a " commitment to lead
by example, have a focus on teaching and developing
their people, encouraging, supporting, and empowering
them. "
96. Greg regis
sVP, ad sales,
Travel Channel
Under Regis' leadership, Travel
Channel has exceeded ad sales
expectations for all three years
that it has been under the Scripps
umbrella. His team continues to
win new business in the automotive, tech and financial
services, and wine/spirits categories, and he developed
an integrated selling strategy that focused on audience
research to outline the strength of Travel Channel
viewers as trend-setting consumers. Perhaps most
importantly, Regis is a dedicated team player known for
equipping his sales force with the strategy and skills to
succeed. His proudest accomplishment so far in 2013?
" The fact that six of the people on my various teams
have been promoted this year, " he says.
97. Mark Kang
sVP, Worldwide distribution,
The Inspiration Networks
It's been a record-breaking year
for Inspiration Networks, and
Kang's hard work contributed
mightily to the bounty. Although
a media landscape increasingly
dominated by conglomerates can make the outlook
tenuous for independent networks, INSP gained more
than 5 million subscribers, breaking the 75 million
benchmark. Kang's tenacity might be stem from his time
playing on the U.S. Championship Team for Ultimate
Frisbee, but his heart is in cable. He left the industry to
work as an talent agent years back, then returned to
cable because he missed it so much.
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98. Jacqueline Vines
sVP/GM,
Cox southeast region
In addition to Georgia " being on
her mind, " Vines also oversees
both Florida and Louisiana. It's
Cox's third-largest division, which
employees approximately 2,500.
An ardent advocate for children in the state's foster care
system, Vines was honored by the Louisiana Legislative
Women's Caucus. She can be found at the end of her
work day walking through one of her region's vast call
centers, chatting with employees, taking their pulse on
the frontlines. " Diversity has always been about a culture
of inclusion and a business strategy that help drives
results, " she says.
99. alicin Williamson
Interim head, NaMIC;
Principal, The raben Group
Williamson recently stepped
into a new position. In early
August, NAMIC announced that
Williamson, a communications
industry veteran, would provide
interim executive leadership for the association. In
her capacity as principal at strategy firm The Raben
Group, Williamson facilitates transitional management
services. She's particularly proud of the Group's March
on Washington Film Festival this July. " It brought
together wonderful partners in the industry, including the
Walter Kaitz Foundation, BET Networks and Discovery
Communications, " she says.
100. Parthavi das
Chief of staff,
Women in Cable
Telecommunications
Das was part of the team that
created WICT's PAR Initiative
(Pay equity, Advancement
opportunities and Resources
for work/life integration), which celebrates its 10th
anniversary this year. The goal was a program " that
helps companies improve their gender diversity tactics
by helping them to set goals, institutionalize practices,
measure progress and achieve results, " she explains.
Das, who oversees operations and strategies for the
10K-member organization, is always looking for ways to
advance WICT-whether that's the creation of its first
international chapter or its August move from the Virginia
suburbs to bustling K Street. When she's not PARing, you
might find her sparring. Seriously. Das is an avid boxer in
her free time.
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