Throughout her career, Rene has learned to harness the power of internal collaboration and has used it to strengthen the power of CBS’ primetime programming and, by extension, that of Paramount. She helped create and launch The Exchange, an ongoing initiative that unites women executives who share their experiences and work to promote and inspire young women to be future leaders.

“A fork in my career that had the most impact was passing on a job opportunity back on the West Coast and volunteering to throw myself into what was a totally new business—integrations and branded entertainment.”

Philanthropic event you look forward to every year: Cycle for Survival. It’s very personal to me given how cancer has touched so many people in my life.

Advice on embracing change: Run into it. Not away from it. Change is hard. But change is exciting. Change propels you forward.

Best takeaway from an employee resource group: I have attended many ERG meetings and admire the level of commitment and passion all of the members have. It’s infectious.

Favorite hobby: I have many but as of late: gardening.

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