Jonathan C. Abbott
Chief Executive Officer at WGBH Educational Foundation
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Jonathan C.
Abbott is currently the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at WGBH Educational Foundation since 2007.
He is also a Director at Public Radio International, Inc., American Public Television, and Public Radio Exchange.
Previously, he was the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at GBH (Massachusetts), a Director at Public Broadcasting Service, and a Principal at KQED, Inc. Abbott received his undergraduate degree from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and his MBA from Stanford University.
Jonathan C. Abbott active positions
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Public Radio International, Inc.
Public Radio International, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Public Radio International, Inc. operates and broadcasts radio programs. It offers its services through radio stations, pod casts, Websites, and mobile phones. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Director/Board Member | - |
WGBH Educational Foundation
WGBH Educational Foundation BroadcastingConsumer Services WGBH Educational Foundation operates television stations. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA and has subsidiaries in United States. The company was founded in 1951 by Ralph Lowell. Jonathan C. Abbott has been the CEO of the company since 1998. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2006 |
American Public Television
American Public Television BroadcastingConsumer Services American Public Television distributes programs to public television stations. The firm offers syndication, exchange and premium services. The company was founded in in 1961 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | 12/06/2011 |
Public Radio Exchange
Public Radio Exchange Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Public Radio Exchange engages in the creation and distribution of public radio programs. It operates as an online marketplace for the review and licensing of public radio programming. The company was founded by Jay Allison and Jake Shapiro in September 2003 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Jonathan C. Abbott
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Public Broadcasting Service
Public Broadcasting Service BroadcastingConsumer Services Public Broadcasting Service provides public broadcasting television services. They provide Television programming and related services to 356 noncommercial stations serving all 50 states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa. It offers oversees program acquisition and provides program distribution and promotion, education services, new media ventures, fundraising support, engineering and technology development and video marketing services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
GBH (Massachusetts)
GBH (Massachusetts) BroadcastingConsumer Services GBH operates radio and television stations. The firm provides Public media powerhouse with educational content that informs, inspires and entertains. The company was founded by Ralph Lowell on 02 May, 1995 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
KQED, Inc.
KQED, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services KQED, Inc. operates television and radio broadcasting stations. The firm provides non-commercial programming to San Francisco audiences through Public Television 9, Digital Television 30, Public Radio 88.5FM & 89.3FM, KQED Education Network & dot org. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Jonathan C. Abbott
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Undergraduate Degree |
Stanford University | Masters Business Admin |
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Public Radio International, Inc.
Public Radio International, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Public Radio International, Inc. operates and broadcasts radio programs. It offers its services through radio stations, pod casts, Websites, and mobile phones. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Consumer Services |
WGBH Educational Foundation
WGBH Educational Foundation BroadcastingConsumer Services WGBH Educational Foundation operates television stations. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA and has subsidiaries in United States. The company was founded in 1951 by Ralph Lowell. Jonathan C. Abbott has been the CEO of the company since 1998. | Consumer Services |
KQED, Inc.
KQED, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services KQED, Inc. operates television and radio broadcasting stations. The firm provides non-commercial programming to San Francisco audiences through Public Television 9, Digital Television 30, Public Radio 88.5FM & 89.3FM, KQED Education Network & dot org. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Services |
Public Broadcasting Service
Public Broadcasting Service BroadcastingConsumer Services Public Broadcasting Service provides public broadcasting television services. They provide Television programming and related services to 356 noncommercial stations serving all 50 states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa. It offers oversees program acquisition and provides program distribution and promotion, education services, new media ventures, fundraising support, engineering and technology development and video marketing services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Consumer Services |
GBH (Massachusetts)
GBH (Massachusetts) BroadcastingConsumer Services GBH operates radio and television stations. The firm provides Public media powerhouse with educational content that informs, inspires and entertains. The company was founded by Ralph Lowell on 02 May, 1995 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consumer Services |
American Public Television
American Public Television BroadcastingConsumer Services American Public Television distributes programs to public television stations. The firm offers syndication, exchange and premium services. The company was founded in in 1961 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consumer Services |
Public Radio Exchange
Public Radio Exchange Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Public Radio Exchange engages in the creation and distribution of public radio programs. It operates as an online marketplace for the review and licensing of public radio programming. The company was founded by Jay Allison and Jake Shapiro in September 2003 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
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