BET CEO Debra Lee Joins Twitter Board

Another day, another board for Lee.

Screen Shot 2016-05-17 at 7.52.46 AMBET’s chairman and CEO Debra Lee is joining Twitter’s board of directors. Lee has been chairman and CEO of BET since 2006.

Lee has been with BET in 1986. During her time there she served in a variety of roles, including president and COO.

This is just the latest board nomination for Lee. She also serves on the boards of WGL Holdings, Marriott International, the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, Girls Inc., the Telecommunications Development Fund and the National Cable Television Association.

“Debra’s addition strengthens our Board immensely,” said Twitter’s executive chairman, Omid Kordestani, in a statement.

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