During her more than 30-year tenure with the company, Barak led history-making talent and producer deals, program licensing agreements and developed new business models.
“I know that not everyone on this email knew her well or maybe at all, but those who did, know she was truly an amazing human being. She was an incredible and devoted mother and grandmother. And she was a dear friend to so many,” Reisenbach said in the email. “Her brilliance as a business affairs executive was unmatched. Debby drove a hard bargain but was always fair and compassionate. She was also a mentor to dozens at CBS, including me.
Nina Tasler, former chairman, CBS Entertainment, and current partner and co-founder of PATMA Productions added that Barak was someone “respected and admired across the entire media spectrum” for being “wise, tough and fair-minded to all” and “treating everyone with grace and dignity.” Barak, who represented CBS on the board that oversaw The CW, handled many of the network’s high-profile TV license renewals, including, as well as longer term awards franchise renewals, such as The Grammys, the Country Music Awards and the Kennedy Center Honors.cast contract, which not only served the now decades-long show, but also became a template for reality talent agreements.
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