Suzanne Scott

About

Suzanne Scott is a media executive and the Chief Executive Officer of FOX News Media, overseeing FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Podcasts, FOX News Books, FOX Nation, FOX News International, and FOX Weather. She joined Fox News at its launch in 1996 and progressed through programming, production, and creative leadership roles before becoming the company's first female CEO in May 2018. Her work has focused on programming strategy, talent management, digital expansion, streaming, and multiplatform media development. Scott has also been recognized by Forbes, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Cablefax, and other industry organizations for her leadership in media. Quick Facts about Suzanne Scott: Field Details Full Name Suzanne Scott Current Position Chief Executive Officer Current Company FOX News Media Previous Leadership Roles President of Programming, Executive Vice President of Programming, Senior Vice President of Programming and Development, Vice President of Programming, Network Executive Producer Previous Companies CNBC Education Bachelor of Arts in Political Science University American University Degree BA in Political Science Career Start CNBC FOX News Start April 1996 Current Organization's Businesses FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Podcasts, FOX News Books, FOX Nation, FOX News International, FOX Weather Professional Recognition Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women in Media and Entertainment, Variety 500, Cablefax Most Powerful Women in Cable, The Hollywood Reporter's Most Powerful People in New York Media Career Overview Of Suzanne Scott: Scott began her media career at CNBC as a programming assistant before joining Fox News during its 1996 launch. She advanced through production and programming roles, including producer and senior producer on On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, followed by network executive producer and senior programming leadership roles. She became president of programming for FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network before being appointed CEO in 2018. As CEO, she expanded FOX News Media's streaming, publishing, digital, audio, and programming operations while continuing to oversee its core news networks.

Experience

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  FOX News

  May 2018 to Present

  Chief Executive Officer

Awards

• 2026 - Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame, Class of 2026Named to the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing her leadership and contributions to the media and television industry.
• 2026 - The Hollywood Reporter Most Powerful People in New York MediaNamed among The Hollywood Reporter's Most Powerful People in New York Media.
• 2025 - Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women in Media and EntertainmentNamed among Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women in Media and Entertainment.
• 2024 - Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women in Media and EntertainmentNamed among Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women in Media and Entertainment.
• 2023 - Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women in Media and EntertainmentNamed among Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women in Media and Entertainment.
• 2022 - The Hollywood Reporter Most Powerful People in New York MediaNamed among The Hollywood Reporter's Most Powerful People in New York Media.
• 2022 - Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women in Media and EntertainmentNamed among Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women in Media and Entertainment.
• 2021 - Tunnel to Towers "Let Us Do Good" AwardHonored for her dedication and positive impact on veterans and first responders.
• 2021 - Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women in Media and EntertainmentNamed among Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women in Media and Entertainment.
• 2020 - Variety New York Women of ImpactRecognized by Variety as one of its New York Women of Impact for her leadership during the pandemic.
• 2019 - Police Athletic League of New York City Women of the YearHonored with the Women of the Year award by the Police Athletic League of New York City.
• 2019 - Crain's Most Powerful WomenRecognized as one of Crain's Most Powerful Women.
• 2018 - The Hollywood Reporter Most Powerful People in New York MediaNamed among The Hollywood Reporter's Most Powerful People in New York Media.
• 2018 - Variety New Power of New YorkSelected for Variety's "New Power of New York" list.
• 2017 - Cablefax 100 Top Power Players in CableSelected as one of Cablefax Magazine's 100 Top Power Players in Cable.
• 2017-2026 - Cablefax Most Powerful Women in CableNamed one of Cablefax Magazine's Most Powerful Women in Cable throughout this period.
• 2006 - Multichannel News Wonder WomenNamed one of Multichannel News' Wonder Women.

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