Abbe Raven, Nancy Dubuc Receive Promotions at A+E

NEW YORK: Nancy Dubuc, the president of entertainment and media for A+E Networks, has been upped to president and CEO of the company, succeeding Abbe Raven, who becomes chairman.

Dubuc will now be overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company, which includes HISTORY, Lifetime and A&E, among others. She takes up the president and CEO role on June 1, at the same time as Raven enters her new post as the chairman of A+E Networks. In her new role, Raven will be leading the company’s long-term business and revenue opportunities, along with public policy initiatives.

Raven and Dubuc will report to the A+E board of directors; Dubuc will also report to Raven.

“I am delighted that our next president and CEO has been chosen from within our own ranks once again," Raven said. “Nancy is one of the most talented executives working in media today—a decisive leader, with her hallmark drive and determination. I am so proud of what Nancy, the management team and our employees have accomplished and I know they will take A+E Networks to new heights.”

“I am incredibly humbled by the opportunity to lead a company I love so much,” Dubuc commented. “Abbe has been a great mentor and partner for over 10 years. She created a corporate culture at A+E Networks where creativity thrives and as a result we cultivated some of the most powerful global brands in media. The biggest lesson I learned from her is that a great leader is nothing without a great team. I would like to thank all my colleagues for their continued support as we write this next chapter together. We have a powerful portfolio of brands that are well-positioned for future growth, both domestically and internationally.”