Salaam Coleman Smith

Born: c. 1970;
Occupation: Businesswoman, Engineer;
Position: former Executive Vice President, ABC Family, Freeform;
Company: The Walt Disney Company;
Industry: Film and Television;
Residence: United States;
Nationality: American;
Salaam Coleman Smith, is a former Executive Vice President, ABC Family,Freeform of The Walt Disney Company, from 2014 - 2017. Ms. Coleman Smith has been a media industry leader for over 20 years. With her extensive business, creative and operating expertise she has worked with some of the most powerful brands in entertainment.
Work Experience
- The Walt Disney Company,Disney ABC Television Group, Executive Vice President, ABC Family | Freeform, Member, Cross-Division Strategy Team, 3 yrs.
- Comcast, NBCUniversal, Style Media, President, Strategic Initiatives, President, Style Media, Executive Vice President, E! & Style Network, Senior Vice President, E! & Style Network, 11 yrs.
- Viacom, MTV Networks, NickelodeonViacom, MTV Networks, Nickelodeon, 9 yrs.
Board and Advisor Roles
Ms. Coleman Smit is an experienced Board Member with service on private and non-profit boards.
- Pinterest, Member of The Board of Directors, Oct 2020 - Present.
- Gap Inc., Member of The Board of Directors, Mar 2021 - Present
- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), Member and Past Co-Chair of the Women's Leadership Forum, 2010 - Present.
Accolades
- The Hollywood Reporter, 100 Most Powerful Women in Entertainment
- CableFax, 50 Most Powerful Women In Cable
- Fortune Magazine, 8 Executives To Watch
- T. Howard Foundation, Diversity Champion Leadership Award
- Women in Cable Telecommunications, Lifetime Achievement Leadership Award
- Ebony Magazine, Power 100 African-Americans
- Savoy Magazine, Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America
- Black Enterprise Magazine, Top 50 Black Hollywood Powerbrokers
Philanthropy, Community Service and Memberships
- Member of The Board of Directors,Women in Cable Telecommunications,4 yrs.
- Member of The Board of Directors, Dress for Success Worldwide,5 yrs.
- Co-Chair of Services To Youth, Links BHW (CA), The Links, Incorporated, 4 yrs.
Education
Ms. Coleman Smith, holds a Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering from Stanford University.
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