Ann Carlsen is founder and CEO of Carlsen Resources, Inc. (CRI), a premier provider of executive search and consulting services in global cable, media, entertainment, technology and diversity. Since 1989, CRI has placed more than 2,700 executives in critical industry positions. A highly regarded leader and champion of workplace diversity, Ann has been honored by NCTA (Distinguished Vanguard Award), WICT (Woman of the Year), and NAMIC (L. Patrick Mellon Award). In 2012, she was inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame.