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Sheila Crump Johnson (born January 25, 1949) is an American billionaire businesswoman, co-founder of BET, and CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts.
May 28, 2024 · Sheila Johnson cofounded cable TV channel Black Entertainment Network in 1979 with her then-husband Robert. Viacom bought it for $3 billion in 2001. After her divorce in 2002,...
19K Followers, 265 Following, 190 Posts - Sheila Johnson (@officialsheilajohnson) on Instagram: "Founder & CEO of Salamander Collection".
Rather than follow the cookie-cutter strategy of her competitors, Sheila and her team decided to acquire, manage and develop properties known for their unique approach to hospitality – preferring to nurture, foster and enhance their singularity, instead of muting it.
Sep 15, 2023 · The co-founder of Black Entertainment Television plunged into luxury hotels, sports teams and a film festival after her company was sold.
Sep 26, 2023 · Entrepreneur Sheila Johnson made a name for herself as the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, known as BET, and became the first Black woman billionaire. She later became the CEO of Salamander Resorts and Hotels and the co-owner of three professional sports teams.
Sep 25, 2023 · Sheila Johnson, America's first Black female billionaire, co-founder of BET, and co-owner of sports teams, shares her personal story of overcoming trauma and challenges in her new book. She talks about her childhood, marriage, divorce, and healing in an interview with Amna Nawaz.
