Susan Grant

CNN EVP, Retired. She/Her/Hers. Community Activist. Anti-Racist Practitioner. Non-Profit Board Leader. Opposed to all measures which seek to limit our right to vote.

Susan Grant is a retired media executive who had a distinguished career at CNN spanning over 20 years. She served as the Executive Vice President of CNN News Services from June 1994 to December 2014.1 In this role, Grant led CNN's global digital and affiliate businesses, overseeing a portfolio that included CNN Digital, CNNMoney.com, CNN Newsource Sales, CNN ImageSource, the CNN Library, CNN Student News, and CNN Business Operations.1

Career Highlights

During Grant's tenure at CNN, she achieved several notable accomplishments:

Led CNN Digital to become the leading news destination globally across various online and mobile platforms1
Built exceptional collaborations with broadcast, radio, and licensing partners for CNN's affiliate businesses1
Served as CNN's representative on the Board of Internet Broadcasting System from 2005 to 20141

Awards and Recognition

Susan Grant has received several accolades for her contributions to the media industry:

First Amendment Service Award (2008) from the Radio and Television News Directors Foundation for her leadership in off-air management1
POW! Award (2013) from Womenetics, celebrating her for stirring the status quo with excellence in leadership1
Named one of the Women in Technology's 'Women of the Year' in 20061

Post-CNN Career

After retiring from CNN in December 2014, Susan Grant has focused on community activism and non-profit work. She is deeply engaged as:

A community activist
A non-profit Board leader
An anti-racist practitioner
A mentor1

Susan Grant is a graduate of Vassar College and currently resides in Atlanta with her partner, Nory LeBrun.1 She continues to be active in various community and professional roles, leveraging her extensive experience in media and leadership to make a positive impact.