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Abbe Raven is an American media executive who has served as the Acting Chairman of A+E Networks since 2015. She was born in 1953 in Queens, New York, and graduated from Queens College with a degree in English. Raven began her career in the media industry in 1979, when she joined the ABC network as a programming executive. She then moved to the Lifetime network in 1984, where she served as the Executive Vice President of Programming and Production. In 2005, she was promoted to President and CEO of A+E Networks, a position she held until 2015. Raven has been credited with helping to transform A+E Networks into a global media powerhouse. She has also been recognized for her leadership and innovation in the media industry, receiving numerous awards and honors, including the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame Award in 2011. As of 2021, Abbe Raven's net worth is estimated to be roughly $50 million.

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Occupation Acting Chairman, A+E Networks
Age 70 years old
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Who Is Abbe Raven's Husband?

Her husband is Martin S. Tackel (lawyer)

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Abbe Raven Net Worth

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2018

In 2018, Raven was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Raven is a co-producer of the Broadway musical The Prom, which opened on November 15, 2018.

2015

Abbe Raven is the Acting Chairman of A+E Networks. Raven previously retired from her role as Chairman on February 2, 2015. She was asked to return in March 2018 upon the departure of the CEO, Nancy Dubuc. Raven is also the former President and CEO of A+E Networks. Raven is one of the original founders of the HISTORY brand and is one of the longest running employees at A+E Networks. She began her career in 1982 as a production assistant and rose through the ranks to become the second CEO and first Chairman in A+E Networks' history.

2010

In 2010, she was named in The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100 list and named one of the top 5 most powerful women in entertainment.

2009

In October 2009, she was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.

2005

After graduating from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Raven was a stage manager for off-Broadway and regional theater. She took an opportunity to work for a company called DAYTIME that was just starting out. It later became the Arts & Entertainment Network. She was promoted to Senior Vice President and put in charge of all production, post-production and studio facilities. Raven then transferred to the HISTORY brand as the Executive Vice President and General Manager and was in charge of all programming. She was then promoted to President of A&E Network and The Biography Channel. In March 2005, Raven became the President & CEO of A+E Networks. In June 2013, she became Chairman of A+E Networks. Raven retired and became Chairman Emeritus of A+E Networks in February 2015. Upon the departure of CEO Nancy Dubuc in March 2018, Raven returned to A+E as Acting Chairman.

1974

Raven was born and raised in Queens, New York. In 1974, she received her B.A. in Theatre from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Raven received her M.A. in Theatre & Film from Hunter College. She was awarded Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters from Hunter College, Florida Southern College and State University of New York at Buffalo.