The B&C 2010 Next Wave of Leaders

Our annual list of rising industry stars who are already remaking the way television is created, built and delivered.

-- Broadcasting & Cable, 6/14/2010 12:01:00 AM

Helping guide the way is a rising group of leaders who understand that sameness no longer leads to success. The 13 game-changers on this year's list have already made an impact. They develop series, handle brand integration, spearhead digital technology, help rebrand networks, bridge multi-platform worlds, maximize revenue potential, negotiate huge buys, exploit the power of the Web and spread the power of local TV.

In other words, they challenge-a quality most in need during this next wave of the industry.

Chris Allen, VP/Video Innovation Director, Starcom

Mike Biard, Executive VP, Affiliate Sales And Marketing, Fox Networks

Maureen Bosetti, Executive VP/National Broadcast Director, Optimedia

Lenny Daniels, Executive VP/COO, Turner Sports

Holly Jacobs, Executive VP Of U.S. Reality And Syndicated Programming, Sony Pictures Television

Scott Koondel, President Of Distribution, CBS Television Distribution

Ezra Kucharz, President Of Local Digital Media, CBS

Tony Maciulis, Producer, CBS News

Laura Nathanson, Executive VP, AD Sales, ABC Family

Beth Roberts, Executive VP, NBC Universal Cable Entertainment And Universal Cable Productions Business Affairs

Susan Rovner, Executive VP Of Development, Warner Bros. Television

Tina Silvestri, Local Media Senior VP Of Operations, NBC

Nick Troiano, President, Blackarrow