Variety’s annual New Leaders list hopes to identify some of the undersung individuals who provide the connective tissue between idea and execution, messenger and message, property and platform.
The 45 names selected in 2024 honor advancement, innovation, accomplishment and greatness across a broad spectrum of disciplines, from social media expertise to legal acumen, production oversight to personnel management, artist development to strategic partnerships.
Ensuring the iconic 136-year-old brand has a thriving social media presence sounds like a daunting task, but André and her growing team engage 810 million-plus followers across multiple platforms, including several YouTube Original series featuring young, diverse hosts and creators.
A fourth YouTube channel, Nat Geo En Español, launched last year. Drawing new generations to National Geographic is her top priority.
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