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Mark Silverman was named Senior Vice President and General Manager, ABC Family Channel, in September 2003. Silverman is responsible for the day to day operations of the channel, as well as the development and execution of the overall business strategy for ABC Family, with particular emphasis on ad sales, business affairs, business development and finance. [CR-LF][CR-LF]Silverman began his media career in the entertainment industry at the Walt Disney Company, where he held a number of executive positions during his eight year tenure, principally in the television and movie studio divisions. Most recently at Disney he served as vice president of planning and development, ABC Inc. In this position he led the planning functions for the ABC Television Network, ABC owned television stations, ABC Cable Group, ABC Radio, ESPN and Buena Vista Television. Silverman was responsible for improving the financial performance of the group, leading the launch of new cable channels, evaluating potential strategic acquisitions, and integrating operations. [CR-LF][CR-LF]Prior to ABC, he developed and launched ESPN Zone, where he served as General Manager and led all key analysis and negotiations, including real estate and sponsorship deals. Additional career accomplishments include vice president of finance and planning at the Walt Disney Studios, a group that included theatrical, home video, network television, cable television and online. Responsibilities included managing all business development, finance, planning and special projects within the studio, included the studio's strategic five year plan and annual operating plans. [CR-LF][CR-LF]Silverman facilitated the acquisition of Miramax Films, was instrumental in the launching of several international Disney Channels, and led all new business initiatives within the studio. Prior to joining the studio planning group, Silverman worked within the theatrical marketing department to evaluate new opportunities to market and distribute films cost effectively. Prior to his experiences at Disney, he also worked in business development for NBC and at Arthur Young & Co, where he was a CPA. [CR-LF]Silverman holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics from the University of California-Los Angeles and a master of business administration from the University of Michigan. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.

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