With her reputation as a thought leader and problem solver, Shah has proven herself an invaluable member of the Turner team. A 16-year company veteran, she serves as the head of the legal team responsible for all of Turner Sports’ linear and digital businesses including multimedia rights agreements with Major League Baseball, the NBA, NCAA and PGA, along with owned and operated businesses in Bleacher Report and eLeague. With the constant changes hitting our industry, Shah says 2018 will continue to see the “ongoing disruption of the traditional media ecosystem, including new products, services, business models and market entrants bringing more choices for viewers and more opportunities for content providers and distributors.”
Who is your favorite current female TV character and why?
Daenerys Targaryen on “Game of Thrones.” A fearless, bold leader who successfully slays in a male-dominated world, while remaining true to herself and leading with compassion.
What industry topic do you think will dominate industry headlines in 2018 and why?
Ongoing disruption of the traditional media ecosystem, including new products, services, business models and market entrants bringing more choices for viewers and more opportunities for content providers and distributors.
What famous woman, living or deceased, would you like to have dinner with?
R.B.G. Ruth Bader Ginsburg. An incredibly brilliant, inspiring, trailblazer who charted her own course with a unique style and continues to do so without conforming to any particular mold.
