Kristin Dolan
Kristin Dolan is one of the most experienced executives in the cable and subscription media industry, currently serving as CEO of AMC Networks, the company behind prestige television brands including AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, and streaming services such as AMC+. She returned to AMC Networks as CEO in January 2023, taking the helm at a pivotal moment as the company navigates the broader industry shift from linear television to streaming. Dolan previously served as founder and CEO of 605, a data analytics company she built to serve the media and advertising industries, providing audience measurement and analytics solutions to television networks, distributors, and advertisers. Before founding 605, she spent over two decades at Cablevision Systems, rising to become Chief Operating Officer — a role in which she oversaw a vast range of operations including product development, marketing, and customer experience across the cable operator's footprint. Her career spans the full arc of the modern cable and media business, from the build-out of cable infrastructure and on-demand services to the data-driven advertising and streaming era. At AMC Networks, she oversees a portfolio of content brands and advertising-supported and subscription streaming businesses, placing her at the intersection of premium content, advertising sales, and direct-to-consumer strategy.
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Kristin Dolan is one of the most experienced executives in the cable and subscription media industry, currently serving as CEO of AMC Networks, the company behind prestige television brands including AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, and streaming services such as AMC+. She returned to AMC Networks as CEO in January 2023, taking the helm at a pivotal moment as the company navigates the broader industry shift from linear television to streaming. Dolan previously served as founder and CEO of 605, a data analytics company she built to serve the media and advertising industries, providing audience measurement and analytics solutions to television networks, distributors, and advertisers. Before founding 605, she spent over two decades at Cablevision Systems, rising to become Chief Operating Officer — a role in which she oversaw a vast range of operations including product development, marketing, and customer experience across the cable operator's footprint. Her career spans the full arc of the modern cable and media business, from the build-out of cable infrastructure and on-demand services to the data-driven advertising and streaming era. At AMC Networks, she oversees a portfolio of content brands and advertising-supported and subscription streaming businesses, placing her at the intersection of premium content, advertising sales, and direct-to-consumer strategy.
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- Founded 605, a television data and analytics company that provided audience measurement solutions to major media companies and advertisers
- Appointed CEO of AMC Networks in January 2023, leading the company's transition to a streaming-first strategy
- Served as COO of Cablevision Systems, one of the largest US cable operators, overseeing operations across millions of subscribers