Abbe Raven
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| Abbe Raven | |
|---|---|
| Born | New York, US |
| Nationality | US |
| Occupation | Chairman emeritus, A+E Networks |
| Spouse(s) | Martin S. Tackel (lawyer) |
Abbe Raven is the current chairman emeritus of A+E Networks.[1] Raven retired from her role as chairman on February 2, 2015.[2] She is also the former president and CEO of A+E Networks. Raven is one of the original founders of The History Channel[3] and is the longest running employee at the company. She began her career at A+E Networks 32 years ago as a production assistant. [4]
Background and education
Raven was born and raised in Queens, New York. In 1974, she received her B.A. in Theatre from the State University of New York at Buffalo.[5] She met her husband, Martin Tackel, while in school. Tackel is an attorney and a commercial arbitrator.[6]
Career
After graduating from UB, Raven was a stage manager for off-Broadway and regional theatre. She took an opportunity to work for a company that was just starting, A&E. She was promoted to Senior Vice President and put in charge of all production, post-production, and studio facilities.[7] Raven then transferred to A&E's "The History Channel” as the Executive Vice President and General Manager[8] and was in charge of all programming.
In June 2013, Raven became Chairman of A+E Networks.[9]
Achievement and recognition
While Raven was President and CEO, A+E Networks tripled its earnings.[10]
In April 2005, Raven won the Vanguard Award for Distinguished Leadership from the National Cable Television Association.[11]
Raven received the Preserve America Presidential Award from first lady Laura Bush.[12]
Raven is in the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.[13]
In 2011, Raven also received the New York Women in Communications Matrix Award.[14]
In September 2012, Fortune named Raven as One of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business.[15]
Raven sits on the Board of Pencil and continues to serve as “Principal for a Day” and mentor at her NYC High.[16]
She currently serves as vice chairman on the board of directors of the NCTA (National Cable Television Association) [17] as well as the advisory board of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.[18] She also serves on the boards of NAMIC (National Association of Minorities in Cable) Foundation and the CTAM Educational Foundation.[19] Raven is a Director of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and is on their Executive Committee.[20]
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