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Matthew C. Blank, in a career spanning more than 20 years, has made a significant and indelible mark on the cable television industry. In addition to having overall responsibility for all of Showtime Networks’ channels and multiplexes, Mr. Blank oversees Showtime Pay Per View, and serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for SUNDANCE CHANNEL (owned by NBC Universal, Robert Redford and Showtime Networks Inc.).Mr. Blank has been with Showtime since 1988, assuming the position of President and Chief Operating Officer in 1991, followed by President and CEO, and then Chairman and CEO in 1995. Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice President, Marketing, Showtime Networks Inc., where he oversaw all of the network’s consumer marketing, creative services and public relations functions. Before joining Showtime, Mr. Blank worked for Home Box Office Inc. for 12 years, departing as Senior Vice President of Consumer Marketing. | 