Geraldine Laybourne

Ms. Laybourne is the founder of Oxygen Media, a television network launched in 2000 targeted at younger women, where she served as chairman and chief executive officer until 2007. She also served as president of Disney/ABC Cable Networks from 1996 to 1998 where she played a key role in management of ABC's Saturday morning children's programming schedule. Prior to this, Ms. Laybourne served 16 years at Nickelodeon, managing the television network and establishing herself as a pioneer in creating innovative programming for children. Under her leadership, Nickelodeon became the top-rated 24-hour cable programming service and won several notable honors. Ms. Laybourne earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Vassar College and a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Pennsylvania.

Chair of the Executive Compensation and Leadership Committee