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Judy McGrath

Judy McGrath

American television executive (born 1952)

Not to be confused with the Australian actress Judith McGrath.

Judith Ann McGrath (born July 2, 1952) is an American television executive.

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Early life and education

She is a graduate of Scranton High School in Scranton, Pennsylvania and Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Career

In 2004, McGrath was named chairman and chief executive officer of MTV Networks, where she was responsible for management of the networks' channels, including MTV, MTV2, VH1, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, TV Land, and Logo.

In 2009, she was named the 62nd most powerful woman in the world by Forbes.[1] She stepped down from her position on May 5, 2011.[2]

In 2013, in partnership with Sony Music, McGrath launched a mobile video startup, Astronauts Wanted: 'No Experience Necessary'.[3]

In 2014, McGrath joined the board of directors of Amazon.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "The 100 Most Powerful Women". Forbes.
  2. [2]
    "Powerful MTV Networks leader Judy McGrath steps down". Los Angeles Times. 5 May 2011.
  3. [3]
    "Former MTV Networks CEO Judy McGrath, Sony Music Form Joint Venture". The Hollywood Reporter. June 26, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  4. [4]
    "Amazon Board Now 30% Women With Election Of Former MTV CEO Judy McGrath". Forbes.


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