Bernadette S. Aulestia

Burnadette S. Aulestia

Former President, Global Distribution HBO

Age
52
Tenure:
4 years
Status:
Independent
Committee:
Compensation

Biographical Information

Ms. Aulestia’s qualifications to serve on Nexstar’s Board of Directors include her extensive experience as an executive in content and digital businesses which enables her to provide valuable advice on strategic and business matters as it relates to the Company’s own content and digital operations and growth plans. Her service on the boards of other public and private companies allows her to offer a broad perspective on corporate governance, risk management and operating issues facing corporations today.

Professional Experience

  • 2022: Advisor and Chief Revenue and Growth Officer, Callisto Media (private), a technology and media company which leverages audience data to create high-quality content at scale
  • 2009 — 2019: President, Global Distribution, HBO (2018 — 2019), the premium programming subsidiary of WarnerMedia, and various positions of increasing seniority at HBO (prior to 2018)
  • Prior: Various positions at Univision Communications, Turner Broadcasting Systems and Kidder Peabody

Other Current Public Company Boards

  • Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN), one of America’s largest full-service restaurant chains
    • Director (2018 — Present)
    • Chair of Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee
  • National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI), the largest cinema advertising platform in the U.S.
    • Director (since 2023)
    • Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee

Other Board Experience

  • Candoo Tech (private), a monthly subscription-based technical customer support service for aging adults and planned communities
    • Director (since 2021)

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