Debra Lee, the CEO and chairman of BET (Black Entertainment Television), has joined Twitter's board of directors, the company an**unced Monday.*
The move bolsters Twitter's media chops and just as importantly diversifies the board to be a better reflection of the diverse community Twitter serves. Lee is Twitter's first African-American board member.
"Debra's addition strengthens our Board immensely," Omid Kordestani, Twitter's Executive Chairman, said in a statement. "She's a highly respected leader in the media industry with decades of experience, and has a clear passion for Twitter as a service and a company." Read more...