Paley Center Announces Two Executives Hires

Promotes Lewis to executive VP of programming

By Alicia Barber -- Broadcasting & Cable, 6/10/2013 4:26:13 PM

The Paley Center for Media on Monday announced three new executive appointments.

Maureen Reidy has been named chief marketing officer and will oversee marketing, communications and digital and social media. Prior to joining the Paley Center, Reidy served as CEO of marketing agency The Argus Group.

Maxim Thorne has been named executive VP of development and will oversee development and fundraising. Thorne was previously VP and general counsel of BOS Development, as well as senior VP and chief development and communications officer for the NAACP.

The company also promoted Diane Lewis to executive VP of programming, where she will oversee all of the Center's industry, public and educational programs. Lewis has worked for the Center for 25 years, most recently serving as VP of public affairs and programs.

"I am very pleased to welcome Maureen Reidy and Maxim Thorne to The Paley Center for Media and to recognize the role Diane Lewis has played in bringing our programming to international prominence," said Pat Mitchell, president and CEO of the Paley Center. "As the media landscape continues to change at a lightening pace, the Paley Center, which provides insight and context for both the media industry and media consumers, has never been more vital. The combined expertise of these three executives will be a tremendous asset to our organization and bring the Paley Center to even greater levels of success."