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Debra L. Lee is an American businesswoman and media executive. She is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BET Networks, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS. She was born on August 8, 1954 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Lee graduated from Brown University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. She then attended Harvard Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree in 1979. Lee began her career as an attorney at the Washington, D.C. law firm of Steptoe & Johnson. She then joined BET in 1986 as Vice President and General Counsel. She was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in 1996, and then to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 2005. Lee has been recognized for her leadership and accomplishments in the media industry. She was named one of the "50 Most Powerful Women in Business" by Fortune magazine in 2006, and one of the "100 Most Influential African Americans" by Ebony magazine in 2009. Lee is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the American Bar Association. She is also a board member of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, the National Association of Broadcasters, and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. As of 2021, Debra L. Lee's net worth is estimated to be $20 million.
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| Age | 69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Born | 8 August, 1954 |
| Birthday | 8 August |
| Birthplace | Fort Jackson, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality | NC |
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Debra L. Lee Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Debra L. Lee's Husband?
Her husband is Randall Coleman
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Husband | Randall Coleman |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Ava Coleman, Quinn Coleman |
Debra L. Lee Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Debra L. Lee worth at the age of 69 years old? Debra L. Lee’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from NC. We have estimated Debra L. Lee's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
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Timeline
Under Lee, Black Entertainment Television has begun to move in a different format direction for the network. She increased the production budget by 50% and looked into incorporating original programming by getting 16 new shows for the new 2007 season. Lee has also redesigned BET's mission statement by supporting families, encouraging their dreams, and presenting fresh talent by creating new shows for its network. She created a new entertainment network, CENTRIC, in September 2009 that features new artists, reality shows, and movies.
Lee serves on board of directors of Marriott, and Revlon. Lee is also a director of Washington Gas Light Company, WGL Holdings (since 2000) and the Monsanto subsidiary Genuity. In May 2016, Lee was added to the board of directors of Twitter, following an attempt by returning CEO Jack Dorsey to boost diversity across the social media company's board.
In March 1996, Lee became president and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of BET Holdings, Inc., replacing departing network founder, Robert L. Johnson. In 2005, she became president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company had nearly $100 million in revenue last year.
From August 1981 through September 1981, Lee served as a law clerk to Barrington Parker of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Lee joined BET as Vice President of BET's legal affairs department and general counsel in 1986 after over five years as an attorney with Washington, D.C. based Steptoe & Johnson, a corporate law firm. She has also served as BET's corporate secretary and president and publisher of BET's publishing division, which published Emerge, YSB, BET Weekend and Heart & Soul magazines.
Debra L. Lee was born in Fort Jackson, South Carolina and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She attended James B. Dudley High School. In 1976, Lee graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's degree in political science with an emphasis in Asian politics. She went on to earn a master's degree in public policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and a J.D. degree at Harvard Law School, where she was a member of the Board of Student Advisers, in 1980.
Debra L. Lee (born August 8, 1954) is an American businesswoman. She was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BET, the parent company for Black Entertainment Television from 2005 to May 28, 2018. Lee has sat on the board of directors for a number of companies/organizations, including the National Cable & Telecommunications Association the Ad Council, and the National Cable Television Association. Debra Lee is named one of the "100 Most Powerful Women in Entertainment" by The Hollywood Reporter due to her many achievements in her 30-plus year career at BET.
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