Robert Johnson, founder and CEO of Black Entertainment Television, will step down from his post at the end of 2005.
Robert Johnson Robert Johnson may refer to:
- In politics:
- Robert Johnson (governor), South Carolina
- Robert Johnson (Texas) (1929–1995), member of Texas state legislature 1956–63
- Robert D. Johnson (1883–1961), U.S.
, founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Black Entertainment Television,
will step down from his post at the end of 2005 when his contract
expires. Johnson has already relinquished day-to-day responsibilities at
the Washington, D.C.-based cable network, leaving Debra Lee, chief
operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO)
The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of BET, to run operations. Johnson is the majority
owner of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats The Charlotte Bobcats are a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association. and has other business
ventures that he plans to focus on, including real estate, hotels, and
restaurants.
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