Debra is a pioneering media executive and one of the most influential leaders in entertainment. As former CEO of BET, she led its growth into the first African-American–owned company traded on the New York Stock Exchange and its $3 billion acquisition by Viacom.
A champion of diversity in corporate leadership, Lee co-founded The Monarchs Collective and launched Leading Women Defined. She serves on multiple public and nonprofit boards and is a sought-after speaker on leadership, representation, and media.
