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Korman Tam
SVP, Sales Pricing
NBCUniversal Content Distribution
Tam's valuable leadership isn't limited to high-profile affiliate renewals. A
member of LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics), he actively fosters
a sense of inclusivity in the workplace and facilitates cross-functional collaboration
with his colleagues. Tam regularly meets with other members of the APA
resource group, discussing and celebrating cultural identity.
ADVICE I WOULD GIVE A RECENT GRADUATE: Seek out opportunities that are challenging
and push you out of your comfort zone. Not only does that help build
confidence, but it also fosters professional growth and a deeper understanding
of your strengths and capabilities.
Janet Han
Vissering
SVP, Development &
Production
National Geographic
Vissering is building on National
Geographic's iconic brand with
natural history and animal-focused
programming-like this year's
Emmy-nominated (and women-led)
series, " Queens, " and the Disney+
original series, " A Real Bug's Life " -
by nurturing a new generation of
natural history storytellers through
the Nat Geo Field Ready Program.
The current cohort includes nine
mentees from five countries, including
the United States.
WHAT MOVIE OR SHOW IS MUST-WATCH
FOR CELEBRATING DIVERSITY? I really
love " Grey's Anatomy. " When it first
came to air, it was really refreshing
to see such a diverse cast playing
amazing roles. It wasn't the classic
" doctor " profile. It had great representation.
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Puja Vohra
EVP, Consumer Marketing
Paramount+ and SHOWTIME
In addition to running consumer
marketing campaigns touting new
programming and returning hits for
the newly integrated entertainment
platforms, Vohra is committed to
building on Paramount+ and Showtime's
commitment to DEI on and off
screen. This summer she celebrated
the fifth-year launch of " Queer to
Stay: An LGBTQ+ Business Preservation
Initiative, " which she created
in conjunction with the Human
Rights Campaign; it has already
distributed $1M in funding since its
launch.
ADVICE I WOULD GIVE A RECENT
GRADUATE: Work for a company that
mandates a majority of days in the
office. Focus on learning and challenging
yourself. The rest will come.
Become financially literate. ASAP.
Mark L. Walker
EVP, ESPN BET, Business
Development & Sports
Innovation
ESPN
As executive chair of the Women@
ESPN employee resource group‚
Walker's commitment to creating
a more inclusive workplace paid
off when team member Mia Steinberg
was named to Front Office
Sports' Rising 25 Class of 2024.
He's collaborating with immersive
media and entertainment company
Cosm to create innovative shared
reality spaces that will provide ESPN
fans with unparalleled immersive
sports-related experiences. Last
November, his painstaking work to
secure a deal with PENN Entertainment
led to the launch of ESPN BET.
WHAT'S YOUR BOLDEST PREDICTION
ABOUT THE INDUSTRY IN THE NEXT
10 YEARS? That AI may not have the
negative impacts that many people
think. It has the potential to be
helpful and beneficial to the sports
industry and fans when thoughtfully
deployed.
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