Geraldine B. Laybourne
Director/Board Member at Vassar College
Profile
Geraldine B.
Laybourne was the founder of RSV Opco 1, Inc. (founded in 2011) and Oxygen Media LLC (founded in 1998), where she held the title of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Currently, she is the Vice Chairman of Vital Voices Global Partnership, Inc. (since 2019), a Director at DGSJ Network, Inc., 9 Story Media Group, Inc., Common Sense Growth LLC, and a Trustee at Vassar College (since 2011).
In her former positions, she served as Chairman of Alloy, Inc., Chairman of Defy Media LLC (from 2010 to 2015), Chairman of Kandu, Inc., Vice Chairman of Paramount Media Networks, Independent Director at Electronic Arts, Inc. (from 2008 to 2012), Independent Director at Old COPPER Co., Inc. (from 2009 to 2013), Independent Director at Gen Digital Inc. (from 2008 to 2018), Director at Insight Communications Co., Inc. (from 2004 to 2010), Director at Move, Inc. (from 2006 to 2010), Director at The Partnership for New York City, Inc., Director at NCTA - The Internet & Television Association, Director at The National Council for Families & Television, and Director at Betaworks Studio LLC.
She also served as President of Nickelodeon Global Network Ventures, Inc. (from 1996 to 1998) and President of Disney ABC Cable Networks Group (in 1998).
Additionally, she has been an Advisor at Acumen Fund, Inc. Ms. Laybourne holds a graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree from Vassar College.
Geraldine B. Laybourne active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | Director/Board Member | - |
9 Story Media Group, Inc.
 9 Story Media Group, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services 9 Story Media Group Ltd. creates, produces, and distributes animated and live action content for kids. Its brands include Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Numb Chucks, and Peg + Cat. The company was founded by Vince Commisso and Steven Jarosz in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2015-02-28 |
DGSJ Network, Inc.
 DGSJ Network, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services DGSJ Network, Inc. operates a platform that allows users to build, learn and share games and applications. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Vital Voices Global Partnership, Inc.
 Vital Voices Global Partnership, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vital Voices Global Partnership, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of training programs for women leaders. Its activities include signature programs, individualized investments, network activation and global advocacy, and thought leadership. The company was founded by Alyse Nelson, Melanne Verveer, and Mary Daley Yerrick in 1997 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-08-31 |
Common Sense Growth LLC
 Common Sense Growth LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Common Sense Media, Inc., Common Sense Growth LLC conducts independent research about children's use of media and technology and its impact on their development. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company provides expert reviews and objective advice to parents and is the leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families. Common Sense Growth also offers a list of the best TV shows for kids, including new kids' TV shows, the best cartoons, educational shows, and classics that are entertaining for families. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Geraldine B. Laybourne
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GEN DIGITAL INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-02 |
NCTA - The Internet & Television Association
 NCTA - The Internet & Television Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services NCTA - The Internet & Television Association operates as trade association for broadband and pay television industry. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | 2017-04-25 |
Defy Media LLC
 Defy Media LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Defy Media LLC creates and distributes digital content. It offers videos in the areas of comedy, entertainment, gaming and lifestyle. The company was founded by Matthew C. Diamond, Richman Keith and James K. Johnson, Jr. in October 2013 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Chairman | 2015-03-31 |
| OLD COPPER COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2013-10-06 |
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Training of Geraldine B. Laybourne
| University of Pennsylvania | Graduate Degree |
| Vassar College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. | Technology Services |
| GEN DIGITAL INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Old COPPER Co., Inc.
 Old COPPER Co., Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Old COPPER Co., Inc. engages in the operation of retail stores of apparel, home, jewelry, and beauty merchandise. The company was founded by James Cash Penney in 1902 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Retail Trade |
Alloy, Inc.
 Alloy, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Alloy, Inc. provides media and direct marketing services. It offers digital, display board, direct mail, content production and educational programming services. The company was founded by Samuel A. Gradess, Matthew C. Diamond and James K. Johnson, Jr. in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Insight Communications Co., Inc.
 Insight Communications Co., Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Insight Communications Co., Inc. provided digital cable, broadband and phone services. It offered bundled, video, Internet and voice telephony services to residential and business customers and delivers news and information network. The company was founded in 1985 and was headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Move, Inc.
 Move, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Move, Inc. provides real estate information, tools, and professional expertise from different websites for consumers and real estate professionals. Its brands include Realtor.com, SeniorHousingNet.com, Doorsteps, and Relocation.com. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, CA. | Technology Services |
DGSJ Network, Inc.
DGSJ Network, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services DGSJ Network, Inc. operates a platform that allows users to build, learn and share games and applications. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Paramount Media Networks
 Paramount Media Networks BroadcastingConsumer Services ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks provides television broadcasting, information and musical online content services. Its services encompass films, television shows, video streaming and music videos. The company was founded in 1984 is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Nickelodeon Global Network Ventures, Inc.
 Nickelodeon Global Network Ventures, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Nickelodeon Global Network Ventures, Inc. owns and operates television network for children. The firm also offers television programming & production, consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. It has operations in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Rim, CIS/Baltic Republics, Europe, Latin America, and United States. The company was founded on April 1, 1979 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Oxygen Media LLC
 Oxygen Media LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Oxygen Media LLC operates female-focused cable television network stations. It is a multiplatform lifestyle brand that delivers relevant and engaging content to young women. The firm provides Bad Girls Club, It Takes A Killers, Snapped, Killision Course, Last Squad Standing and The Battle of The Ex-Besties shows. The company was founded by Marcy Carsey, Geralsine B. Laybourne, Caryn Mandabach and Oprah G. Winfrey in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Disney ABC Cable Networks Group
 Disney ABC Cable Networks Group BroadcastingConsumer Services Disney ABC Cable Networks Group owns and operates cable television channels. Its channels include ABC Family, the Disney Channel, JETIX Europe, SOAPnet, and Toon Disney. The company is headquartered in Burbank, CA. | Consumer Services |
The Partnership for New York City, Inc.
 The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Partnership for New York City operates as a charitable organization. It is a network of business leaders and corporations working for the economic and cultural betterment of all five boroughs of the city. The firm provides networking opportunities, conducts research, participates in policy making and lobbies government. The company was founded by David Rockefeller in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Vital Voices Global Partnership, Inc.
Vital Voices Global Partnership, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vital Voices Global Partnership, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of training programs for women leaders. Its activities include signature programs, individualized investments, network activation and global advocacy, and thought leadership. The company was founded by Alyse Nelson, Melanne Verveer, and Mary Daley Yerrick in 1997 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
NCTA - The Internet & Television Association
NCTA - The Internet & Television Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services NCTA - The Internet & Television Association operates as trade association for broadband and pay television industry. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
| The National Council for Families & Television | |
Acumen Fund, Inc.
 Acumen Fund, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Acumen Fund, Inc (Acumen Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by Jacqueline Novogratz. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Betaworks Studio LLC
 Betaworks Studio LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Betaworks Studio LLC builds and operates real time software, services and media distribution platform. It operates an online platform that offers media products. The firm's products include Digg, Dots, Bloglovin and Giphyt. The company was founded by John K. L. Borthwick and Andrew Weissman in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
RSV Opco 1, Inc.
 RSV Opco 1, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services RSV Opco 1, Inc. develops social media services. It provides online shopping fun by connecting people to their friends for reviews and opinions at every step of their purchase path, from discovery to point-of-purchase and post-purchase assurance. The company was founded by Geraldine B. Laybourne and Andrew M. Lau in 2011 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Technology Services |
Defy Media LLC
Defy Media LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Defy Media LLC creates and distributes digital content. It offers videos in the areas of comedy, entertainment, gaming and lifestyle. The company was founded by Matthew C. Diamond, Richman Keith and James K. Johnson, Jr. in October 2013 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Consumer Services |
Kandu, Inc.
 Kandu, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Kandu, Inc. provides employment agency services. The non-profit company is based in Holland, MI. The company was founded by Sara L. Levinson. | Commercial Services |
9 Story Media Group, Inc.
9 Story Media Group, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services 9 Story Media Group Ltd. creates, produces, and distributes animated and live action content for kids. Its brands include Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Numb Chucks, and Peg + Cat. The company was founded by Vince Commisso and Steven Jarosz in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consumer Services |
Common Sense Growth LLC
Common Sense Growth LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Common Sense Media, Inc., Common Sense Growth LLC conducts independent research about children's use of media and technology and its impact on their development. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company provides expert reviews and objective advice to parents and is the leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families. Common Sense Growth also offers a list of the best TV shows for kids, including new kids' TV shows, the best cartoons, educational shows, and classics that are entertaining for families. | Commercial Services |
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