Paula Kerger — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as CEO of PBS since 2006, the nation’s largest non-commercial media organization with over 350 member stations.
Expanded PBS' digital presence by launching the streaming service PBS Passport and brokering a distribution deal with YouTube TV.
Initiated distribution deals with British channels Sky UK and Virgin Media.
Partnered with public school systems to offer programming complementing distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Served as Chief Operating Officer at Educational Broadcasting Corporation (Thirteen/WNET) from 2004 to 2006, and held roles there since 1993.
Previously Director, Principal Gifts for the Metropolitan Opera from 1989 to 1993.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Baltimore in 1979.

Biography

Paula Kerger is an American media executive who has served as president and chief executive officer of PBS since March 2006. As CEO, she leads the nation’s largest non-commercial media organization, overseeing more than 350 member stations. Under her leadership, Kerger has prioritized commitments to the arts, news and public affairs, education, and leveraging new technology to broaden access to public media.