Tina Perry

Tina Perry is the President of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, the cable channel co-owned by Oprah Winfrey and Warner Bros. Discovery. In her role, she oversees programming, development, and overall business operations for the network, which is a significant advertising-supported cable destination targeting Black women and general lifestyle audiences. She has been instrumental in shepherding OWN's slate of original scripted dramas, including series from prolific producer Tyler Perry, which have been central to the network's ratings success and advertiser appeal. Perry rose through the ranks at OWN after building her career in cable television programming and development. Before ascending to the presidency, she served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of OWN, where she played a key role in shaping the network's content strategy and brand identity. Her tenure has been marked by a focus on authentic storytelling for underserved audiences and growing the network's relevance in a competitive streaming and cable landscape. Under her leadership, OWN has continued to be a meaningful platform for Black creators and stories, and the network remains a viable advertising vehicle reaching a loyal and demographically desirable audience. Perry is regarded as one of the senior Black women executives in cable television.

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