20 Facts About Susan Lyne

Susan Lyne was born on April 30,1951 and is an American media executive and entrepreneur.

Susan Lyne is the co-founder and Managing Partner of BBG Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies.

Susan Lyne has served as Chief Executive Officer of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, the fashion e-commerce platform Gilt Groupe, and the AOL Brand Group.

Susan Lyne served as Executive Vice President at both The Walt Disney Company and AOL.

Susan Lyne has served as a director on the boards of several public and private companies.

Susan Lyne was born on April 30,1951, and raised near Boston, Massachusetts.

Susan Lyne was the eldest of five children, and raised in a conservative Irish Catholic family.

Susan Lyne went on to study at the University of California, Berkeley, but left before graduating.

Susan Lyne began her career in publishing with editorial roles at The Village Voice and New Times.

In January 1996, Lyne joined The Walt Disney Company as Executive Vice President of Acquisitions, Development, and New Business for Walt Disney Pictures and Television, a position in which she established the studio's East Coast office.

Susan Lyne was later appointed President of ABC Entertainment in January 2002, where she oversaw the development of popular series like Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives.

In 2004, Susan Lyne became the President and Chief Executive Officer of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, a role she took on during a period of uncertainty for the company, due to the conviction of it's founder Martha Stewart, for an insider trading incident.

Susan Lyne focused on stabilizing operations and diversifying its business model.

In 2013, Susan Lyne was appointed CEO of AOL's Brand Group, where she managed various content brands, including TechCrunch and Engadget.

Susan Lyne has served on the boards of several companies, including GoPro and Blade Air Mobility.

Susan Lyne was married to George Crile, a former producer for 60 Minutes.

Susan Lyne has been involved in philanthropic work, particularly in areas related to women's empowerment and education.

Susan Lyne has served on the boards of multiple companies.

Susan Lyne has been recognized for her contributions to the tech and communications industries over the course of her career.

Susan Lyne was named Ad Age's Publishing Executive of the Year and received the Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications.