David Kenny
Years in Cable: 2
Education: MBA, Harvard Business School
Best Advice: Water the flowers and weed the garden.
The carriage dispute with DirecTV behind him, Kenny is looking forward. He and his executive team have accelerated the network’s growth by expanding Weather Channel’s digital division, now reaching more than 100 million unique web visitors per month. And he has overseen the network’s rebranding with the new tagline “It’s Amazing Out There,” without losing focus on its mission to keep viewers informed and safe. Kenny has also cemented relationships with partners like Climate Central to educate the public on possible consequences of climate change.
TV show I’d most like to have a cameo in? “Scandal”
Favorite TV show as a kid: “Gilligan’s Island”
The last time I had a good laugh: This afternoon
Dish I can make and that would impress a celebrity chef: Caramel macaroons (comme la cuisine de chez Ladurée)
Favorite vacation spot: Cap Ferrat
Beach or mountains? Cap Ferrat (Beach AND Mountains)