AMC Networks appoints James Dolan's wife as new CEO
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AMC Networks Chairman James Dolan has appointed his wife, Kristin Dolan, as CEO of the cable TV-native media empire following months of executive shuffling and broader layoffs at the company.
Kristen Dolan, a longtime AMC board member, will take the reins on Feb. 27, the company announced late Wednesday. The position has remained vacant for three months since AMC Networks' former CEO departed the company following internal conflicts over the company's strategy.
Kristen Dolan has more than 30 years of media experience at companies like Cablevision, where she met her husband and held various positions in marketing and product management before leading the company's cable operations, according to AMC. She has been separated from James Dolan since 2018 but remains close with him, according to the Wall Street Journal.
