Susan PackardAs a co-founder of Home & Garden Television in 1994, Susan Packard is recognized as a media pioneer, innovator and mentor. Under Susan’s leadership as chief operating officer, HGTV became one of the fastest-growing cable networks ever and is now available in more than 92 million U.S. homes and distributed in 170 countries and nations. Susan has been instrumental in the development of four additional powerhouse brands – Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living TV Network and Great American Country (GAC) – that join HGTV to comprise Scripps Networks, the leader in lifestyle media and a division of The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE:SSP), a diverse media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks and interactive media. Susan came to HGTV well established as an industry leader, having spearheaded key initiatives at HBO and helped to found CNBC. She draws praise and recognition as one of the most influential women in the industry, including accolades such as “Woman of the Year in Cable Television.” Susan is active in national and local business and community affairs and received the E.W. Scripps William R. Burleigh Award for distinguished community service. She is chair of the East Tennessee YMCA board of directors, lectures at universities and is an advisor to Casa de Sara, an organization that fosters the education and healthcare of children and their families in Bolivia. She also participates in job training programs for the homeless. In 2004 Susan became the first woman elected to serve on the board of directors of Churchill Downs Inc. (the Kentucky Derby). Notables:
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