WGBH leadership

WGBH President and CEO Jonathan C. Abbott leads a senior management team committed to keeping WGBH a vital and vibrant public media resource for the 21st century. Our Board of Trustees, led by Chair Amos B. Hostetter, Jr., provides governance, fiscal oversight, and policy advice that ensure WGBH remains true to its public service mission. WGBH also benefits from the input of other community leaders through our Board of Overseers, our Corporate Executive Council, and our Community Advisory Board. WGBH always is looking for new ways to serve you, and we’re grateful for your interest and support.

WGBH Management

Jonathan C. Abbott
President and Chief Executive Officer

Benjamin Godley
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

David Bernstein
Vice President and General Manager, WGBH Enterprises
Co-President, PBS Distribution

John Bredar
Vice President for National Programming

Jeanne M. Hopkins
Vice President, Communications and Government Relations

Susan L. Kantrowitz
Vice President and General Counsel

Winifred Lenihan
Vice President for Development

Vinay Mehra
Chief Financial Officer, Vice President for Finance and Administration

Jamie Parker
Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Russell J. Peotter
Vice President and General Manager, WGBY, Springfield

Alexis Fife Rapo
Vice President for Digital Media

Marita Rivero
Vice President and General Manager for Radio and Television

Brigid W. Sullivan
Vice President for Children's Media and Educational Programming

Frances M. Sullivan
Vice President for Human Resources

Suzanne Zellner
Vice President, Corporate Sponsorship