Hank Ratner

Hank J. Ratner is vice chairman of Cablevision Systems Corporation, a leading media and telecommunications company with a portfolio of operations that includes a full suite of advanced digital television, voice and high-speed Internet services, and valuable local media and programming properties. A long-time Cablevision executive, Mr. Ratner helps to set corporate direction, and is the primary executive overseeing major business partnerships and negotiations. He works closely with Cablevision's chief executive on the overall advancement of the corporation and, during his tenure as vice chairman, has guided the company through several strategic transactions, including the spin-off of The Madison Square Garden Company in 2010. As the nation's fifth largest cable operator, Cablevision offers a full suite of Optimum-branded advanced digital television, voice and high-speed Internet services to millions of customers across the New York metropolitan area and throughout four Western states. The company also serves the New York tri-state area with compelling local content through its News 12 Networks, MSG Varsity and Newsday Media Group, and it owns and operates Clearview Cinemas, which includes Manhattan's famed Ziegfeld Theatre. Prior to being appointed Cablevision vice chairman in 2003, Mr. Ratner spent nearly 15 years at Rainbow Media Holdings, Cablevision's former national programming subsidiary which became AMC Networks, a separate public company, after its spin-off in June 2011. During his time at Rainbow, Mr. Ratner oversaw its legal and business affairs departments before being promoted to its chief operating officer. In 2002, he became vice chairman of Rainbow and helped lead the executive management team directing AMC, IFC, Bravo, WE tv, Fuse, Lifeskool, News 12 Networks, Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation and Rainbow Sports Networks. Mr. Ratner began working at Rainbow Media in 1988, a year after he joined Cablevision as assistant general counsel.