Leaders

​Ken Lowe, 62, is chairman of the board, president and CEO of Scripps Networks Interactive. Previously he was president and CEO of The E. W. Scripps Company from 2000 until 2008, when Scripps Networks Interactive became a separate, publicly traded company.

John Lansing, 55, is president of Scripps Networks. In this role he is responsible for Scripps’ portfolio of cable networks — HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and Great American Country (GAC). Prior to becoming president, Lansing served as executive vice president of both Scripps Networks and Scripps Networks Interactive.

​As president of national advertising sales and marketing for Scripps Networks Interactive, Steve Gigliotti is responsible for managing ad sales and developing new advertising-related revenue streams in conjunction with emerging media for the company’s portfolio of lifestyle networks and their websites, as well as their research departments.

​Mark Hale is executive vice president, operations and chief technology officer for Scripps Networks Interactive. He oversees the Scripps information technology group which provides strategic technological support for all of the company's businesses.  ​

​Burton Jablin was named president of Scripps Networks Interactive’s Home Category in 2009.

​As the president of Travel Channel, Laureen Ong is responsible for guiding and expanding the Travel Channel brand. This includes building brand strategy, developing additional programming and talent to increase ratings and creating new business opportunities for Travel Channel.

Dennis Shuler joined Scripps Networks Interactive in April 2013 as executive vice president and chief human resources officer. Using his expertise in the global marketplace, he develops effective HR organizations focused on enabling the development and expansion of domestic and international businesses. ​

Mark Schuermann is senior vice president and treasurer of Scripps Networks Interactive, where he has oversight responsibilities for corporate financing, management of treasury operations and risk management.  Prior to assuming this role, he served as assistant treasurer for The E.W. Scripps Company since 2006.

John Viterisi is senior vice president of tax for Scripps Networks Interactive. In this role, Viterisi is responsible for managing and directing the company’s tax functions including strategic tax planning, tax reporting and disclosure, tax compliance, and management of all the company’s tax-related activities and obligations. Prior to assuming this role, he was vice president of tax for The E.W. Scripps Company since 2007.