Terry Semel was named Yahoo!'s chairman and CEO in May 2001. Yahoo! is a leading global Internet brand and one of the most trafficked Internet destinations worldwide with more than 400 million unique monthly users. Semel is uniquely qualified to address this topic because he has been a leading force in the media and entertainment industries for over three decades. At Yahoo!, he has led the successful transition of the company by identifying and pursuing new opportunities within its core businesses.
Prior to Yahoo!, Semel spent 24 years at Warner Bros. As its chairman and co-chief executive officer, Semel and his partner, Robert Daly, built the company into one of the world's largest and most creative media and entertainment enterprises, generating nearly $11 billion in total revenues from multiple businesses in 50 countries. Prior to Warner Bros., Semel was in charge of Walt Disney's Theatrical Distribution division and previously in charge of CBS' Theatrical Distribution division. Semel is currently on the board of directors of Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Emerson College, and the Guggenheim Museum.
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