Melinda C. Witmer
Founder, LookLeft Media; Former
Executive Vice President, Chief Video &
Content Officer, Time Warner Cable
Age: 58
Director since: 2017
TEGNA Committees:
• Leadership Development and Compensation
• Public Policy and Regulation
Professional Experience:
Ms. Witmer is the Founder of LookLeft Media, a startup company
focused on the development of new real estate technology and
media products, a position she has held since March 2018. Prior to
starting LookLeft Media, Ms. Witmer was Executive Vice President,
Chief Video & Content Officer of Time Warner Cable, a position she
held from January 2012 until May 2016 when Time Warner Cable
was acquired by Charter Communications. Prior to that, she served
as Time Warner Cable’s Executive Vice President and Chief
Programming Officer from January 2007, after holding multiple senior
roles with Time Warner Cable beginning in 2001. Prior to joining
Time Warner Cable, Ms. Witmer was Vice President and Senior
Counsel at Home Box Office, Inc.
Qualifications and Strategy-Related Experience:
• Significant experience in the industry including media operations,
telecommunications programming and content
• Expert in the negotiation of content distribution agreements,
including retransmission consent agreements with local
broadcaster groups
• Deep understanding of the changing media landscape
• Experience in capitalizing on market opportunities, new
technologies and emerging platforms in the media space, including
innovative consumer experiences