Lew Leone’s Net Worth, Height, Age, & Personal Info Wiki

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Lew Leone is an American journalist who holds the position of Vice President and general manager at WNYW-FOX 5 and WWOR-My 9, a duopoly of FOX Television Stations in New York. In the top television market in the country, Leone has extensive expertise.

Leone served as president and general manager of WCBS-TV for three years and vice president of sales for three years at WNBC-TV. In 1998, he held the position of vice president of sports and Olympics sales at NBC Network.

Lew Leone's Appearance (Height, Hair, Eyes & More)

Height 5 ft 6 in
1.68 m
Weight 148 pounds
67 kg
Hair Color Blonde
Eye Color Dark Brown
Body Type Fit
Sexual Orientation Straight

Facts About Lew Leone

Nationality American
Estimate Net Worth $5 million
Religion Not Disclosed
Zodiac Sign Not Disclosed
Birthplace Not Disclosed
Birthday Not Disclosed

Lew Leone's Net Worth

Lew has had a successful career in journalism for almost three decades. He has amassed vast wealth through earnings from his position as vice president and general manager of WNYW-FOX 5. Lew is thought to be worth $5 million in total.

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Lew Leone's Early Life

Lew Leone’s birthdate and precise location were unknown; however, it is known that he was born in the United States of America. His mother works in real estate, while his father, Lew Sr., is employed by a life insurance company. (1)

Younger Lew Leone

Lew Leone's Education

Leone plays soccer during middle school. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Princeton University in New Jersey, USA. (2)

Lew Leone's Wife and Family Life

On October 6, 1990, Lew Leone wed Wendy, who would become his wife. They have two sons; however, the names of their sons were kept a secret. When their children were small, Leone’s wife found it difficult to work around the clock while he was a television station general manager, he said in an interview with Chris Dessi. 

He has time for coaching his children and serving on the local school board. (3Leone helps Wendy, who has been afflicted with Lyme illness, get her health back.

Lew Leone's Career

After graduating from college, Lew’s father’s friend Bob Calandruccio oversaw Vitt Media’s buying division, which was the first media buying business at the time. He employed him as an assistant buyer and soon picked up the ins and outs of buying for regional TV and radio. Additionally, he represented certain sign-on independent stations and tiny NBC affiliates at Avery-Knodel in New York City. (4)

Lew currently holds the positions of vice president and general manager of FOX Television Stations’ New York duopoly, WNYW-FOX 5, and WWOR-My 9. He has extensive experience in the top television market in the country. Leone served as president and general manager of WCBS-TV for three years before joining FOX 5 and My9. Additionally, he worked as WNBC-vice TV’s president of sales for three more years.

In 1998, Lew oversaw sales for sports and the Olympics at NBC Network. He was in charge of sports sales during this time, which included developing new business opportunities and marketing plans. After working as the local sales manager for WNBC for two years, he was promoted to this post. Lew worked as an account executive for ABC Sports Sales from 1993 to 1996, overseeing the network’s sporting goods sales.

Lew has held positions as an account executive for ABC National Sales in Chicago and WABC-TV in New York, as well as sales manager for Capital Cities/ABC National Television Sales in St. Louis.

In addition to serving as project leader for Capital Cities/ABC National Television Sales in St. Louis and record chief for ABC National Sales in Chicago and WABC-TV in New York, his professional background also includes those positions.
Leone is active in the media industry, much like the neighborhood. 

Leone is one of the Board of Directors for the Westchester Chapter of the National Football Foundation, the John Reisenbach Foundation, the Broadway Association, PENCIL, the New York City Police Museum, and the New York State Broadcasters Association.

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Lew Leone's Humanitarian Works

Lew Leone serves as a corporate advisory board member for the Hispanic Children and Families Committee. He is a member of the Ad Council New York Leadership Committee and the Metropolitan Museum’s Business Committee.

Leone serves on the Association for a Better New York steering committee and the League of Women Voters New York chapter’s advisory board (ABNY). He also participates actively in both his community and the television industry. For Fox 5, Leone has recently started writing editorials focusing on public education.

Leone actively participates in different sporting endeavors and supports health and wellness. Since his wife is one of many who have Lyme disease, he also supports the Global Lyme Alliance.

References

  1. Chris Dessi, Success Lessons From A Television Executive Who’s Seen It All, retrieved from https://christopherdessi.com/success-lessons-from-a-television-executive-whos-seen-it-all/
  2. Web Post, Lew Leone, retrieved from https://www.fox5ny.com/person/l/lew-leone
  3. Chris Dessi, Success Lessons From A Television Executive Who’s Seen It All, retrieved from https://christopherdessi.com/success-lessons-from-a-television-executive-whos-seen-it-all/
  4. Lew Leone Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Wife, FOX, Salary And Net Worth, retrieved from https://thewhoisbio.com/lew-leone/

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