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Richard Plepler

Richard Plepler

Keynote Speaker: Former Chairman & CEO of HBO

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Richard Plepler Biography

Richard Plepler is the former chairman and CEO of Home Box Office, Inc., a position in which he was responsible for the overall management of the world’s most successful pay TV service, which provides the two television networks – HBO and Cinemax – to over 127 million subscribers worldwide. He was named to this position in January 2013, ultimately leaving HBO in February of 2019.

Under his leadership, HBO's original productions raised the bar with some of the most innovative, honored and critically respected programming on television, such as "True Detective" and "Game of Thrones."

As co-president from 2007 to 2012, Plepler, in partnership with Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming, greenlit some of HBO’s most acclaimed and successful series including "True Blood," "Boardwalk Empire," "The Newsroom," and "Game of Thrones," which rank among the top programs in the network’s history. Plepler and Lombardo also shepherded Cinemax's first foray into primetime originals with the popular action series "Strike Back."

Plepler is a member of both the Council on Foreign Relations, where he serves on the President’s Advisory Board and The Trilateral Commission. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Asia Society and the New York Public Library and is on the National Advisory Board of the W.E.B. DuBois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University and the Museum of the Moving Image. In 2013, he was inducted into Broadcasting and Cable magazine’s Hall of Fame. In 2014, The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the world's largest and most prestigious annual awards and celebration of creative excellence in advertising and communications, named Plepler Media Person of the Year.

Plepler resides in New York City with his wife Lisa and daughter Eden.

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Richard Plepler Videos

Richard Plepler: HBO NOW a 'Millennial Missile' (Apr 9, 2015 ...
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HBO's Richard Plepler on the transformation of television

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Richard Plepler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Television & Film, Entertainers, World Affairs, Marketing, Communication, Celebrity and Entertainment.

Where does Richard Plepler travel from?

Richard Plepler generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Richard Plepler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Television & Film and Entertainers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Plepler for live events is $100,000 - $200,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Richard Plepler generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jon Steinberg, Robert Rodriguez and Daymond John. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Plepler for an upcoming event.

Richard Plepler Videos

Richard Plepler: HBO NOW a 'Millennial Missile' (Apr 9, 2015 ...
Talks at GS – Richard Plepler: Finding the Next Great Voices in ...
HBO's Richard Plepler on the transformation of television
Richard Plepler: Stick with the Optimists
One Day Immersion 2016 - Keynote Interview with Richard Plepler ...

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