Christy Tanner

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  • Coraly Partners

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  • Digital Content Next Graphic

    Chair of the Board of Directors and Member of Executive Committee

    Digital Content Next

    - 7 years 9 months

    • Elected Chair and served multiple terms on the Executive Committee of the influential trade association for global media companies, providing guidance and leadership during transformational period of the industry in which business models and content strategies radically shifted. Served as Treasurer and on Compensation and Nominating Committees, while improving governance and honing strategic focus of the non-profit organization.

    • Evaluated and made recommendations on M&A…

    • Elected Chair and served multiple terms on the Executive Committee of the influential trade association for global media companies, providing guidance and leadership during transformational period of the industry in which business models and content strategies radically shifted. Served as Treasurer and on Compensation and Nominating Committees, while improving governance and honing strategic focus of the non-profit organization.

    • Evaluated and made recommendations on M&A opportunities.

    • Established practices to help member companies achieve their financial goals and encouraged new programming and resources for members to capitalize on emerging technologies.

    • Galvanized the organization to support press freedom while combatting disinformation.

  • Reykjavík Global Forum Women Leaders Graphic

    Co-chair and head of advisory board

    Reykjavík Global Forum Women Leaders

    - Present 5 years 9 months

    Current Head of Advisory Board and 2018 Co-Chair of global network of more than 10,000 senior and influential women in business, government and NGOs. Advise leadership on governance, fundraising, mission, and strategy for growing the impact and influence of this annual conference of high-level, senior leaders from public-private backgrounds.

    • Developed media strategy to showcase the Reykjavik Global Forum’s annual research study on how women are perceived as leaders globally.

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    Current Head of Advisory Board and 2018 Co-Chair of global network of more than 10,000 senior and influential women in business, government and NGOs. Advise leadership on governance, fundraising, mission, and strategy for growing the impact and influence of this annual conference of high-level, senior leaders from public-private backgrounds.

    • Developed media strategy to showcase the Reykjavik Global Forum’s annual research study on how women are perceived as leaders globally.

    • Provided programming guidance to bring significant global attention to important leaders and topics, including the story of Maria Ressa, the Philippine journalist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize two years after first speaking to the forum.

  • President of the Board of Directors

    Lucerne BC

    - Present 6 years 10 months

    President of the Board of Directors of non-profit community nature resource established in the early 1900s to protect and enhance one of Maine's most treasured outdoor landmarks. Elected for consecutive terms by 1,000+ member-stakeholders. Established strong governance processes, transparency and long-term financial stability through fundraising and strategic capital improvement planning. Work closely with local government to ensure sustainability of land use and open community access.

  • Global Chair, Groton Women’s Network, Groton School

    Groton Womens Network

    - 7 years 4 months

    Education

    • Global Chair of alum network of Groton School from 2014-2017 during a period of substantial expansion of reach and mission. Established new governance mechanisms to improve accountability and transparency for the organization. Worked closely with school leadership and other alum orgs to impact fundraising and influence. Launched new networking and mentoring opportunities for recent alumni and current students. Served as NYC co-chair from 2010 to 2013.

  • UN Women Graphic

    Generation Equality Leader

    UN Women

    - Present 4 years 9 months

  • World Economic Forum Graphic

    Media, Information & Technology session leader & participant

    World Economic Forum

    - 8 months

  • Mentor

    Women in Streaming Media

    - Present 2 years

Honors & Awards

  • Digital Changemakers Top 50

    Digiday

  • Technology Leadership Award

    Broadcasting & Cable

  • Top Women in Media

    Folio

  • Top Women in Digital

    Cynopsis

  • Top News and Information Site

    The Webby Awards

  • Corporate Visionary

    Cynopsis

  • Best Entertainment Site

    EPPY Awards

  • W3 Gold Award, Best Entertainment Website

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  • Best Tablet App

    MIN

  • Most Intriguing People

    Cynopsis

  • Media Vanguard Award

    AdAge

    For TVGuide.com Watchlist

  • Best Community/Social Networking

    MIN

  • Best Use of Video

    EPPY Awards

  • Best Relaunch

    MIN

Languages

  • French

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