Wonya lucas biography of christopher
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Most recently the president and CEO of Public Broadcasting Atlanta, overseeing its NPR and PBS outlets, Lucas’ attention will now be focused on growing Crown Media’s television presence. There, she will lead the strategic direction, daily management and growth of all three linear networks as well as subscription streaming service Hallmark Movies Now.
“Hallmark has been central to my life since I can remember, starting with those Hallmark Hall of Fame movies that were as enriching as they were entertaining,” said Lucas in a statement. “In some ways, my entire career has led me to this incredible opportunity to use the breadth of my experience and skills to evolve an iconic and beloved brand, a culture and a business. I...
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John Bowie serves as Brand President of Buffalo Wild Wings, part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,600 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. Inspire is supported bygd more than 675,000 company and franchise team members.
Bowie sets the strategic direction for Buffalo Wild Wings and is responsible for overseeing the brand’s marketing, franchise operations, and supply chain teams. He is also responsible for the brand’s relationship with its franchise community.
Before becoming Brand President, Bowie served as Chief Operating Officer of Buffalo Wild Wings. As COO, he oversaw North American operations for more than 600 company-owned restaurants and more than 500 franchise restaurants. He led all operations services, including training, systems, equipment, quality assurance, and performance management.
Prior to joining Buffalo Wild Wi
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Comcast Appoints Wonya Y. Lucas, Former President & CEO of Hallmark Media Networks to its Board of Directors
Wonya Y. Lucas has served as a director since April 2024.
Ms. Lucas was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hallmark Media Networks, which operates Hallmark-brand cable networks, from 2020 until 2023 and was a member of its Board of Directors until April 2024. Prior to joining Hallmark Media, she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Public Broadcasting Atlanta from 2015 to 2020, President of Lucas Strategic Consultants LLC from 2013 to 2015, and President and Chief Executive Officer of TV One from 2011 to 2013. Ms. Lucas has served as a director of Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. since 2023.
She also serves on the board of jurors of the Peabody Awards, the boards of trustees of Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, Georgia Tech Foundation and Sundance Institute, and the boards of directors of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and Inspire Brands LLC