The Why? An Executive Champion for AMC Networks’ Asian American Culture Network, Cho also participated in a PSA campaign by the Asian Script Lab to address the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. He recently negotiated a carriage deal with Comcast, helped make AMC+ available to eligible Verizon customers and established partnerships with American Express, JetBlue and Target, among others, to generate awareness of the company’s streaming services.

He Says… “Foster an environment where ERGs are not the only forum where race is considered, debated and discussed but rather show employees that the underlying principles of DEI are organically woven into driving business forward.”

First internship: New Jersey Governor’s Office

Song from your earlier days that’s still on your playlist? Bruce Springsteen’s “Born To Run.”

Book I wish everyone would read: “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by Junot Díaz.

Advice for productive conversation about race in the workplace: Foster an environment where ERGs are not the only forum where race is considered, debated and discussed but rather show employees that the underlying principles of DEI are organically woven into driving business forward (hiring, promotion, creative decisions, business practices, etc.).

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