Who are Gray Television's decision-makers?
Gray Television is led by Hilton H. Howell Jr., Executive Chairman and CEO. For most vendors, the practical buying committee is a layer below the CEO: finance, procurement, security, IT, product, operations, and the relevant business-line owner.
- CEO
- Hilton H. Howell Jr.
- Key exec
- Pat LaPlatney
- Founded
- 1897
- Employees
- ~8,500
- HQ
- Atlanta, GA
- Status
- Public company (NYSE: GTN)
- Hilton H. Howell Jr.Executive Chairman and CEOLong-time leaderLeads corporate strategy and broadcaster acquisitions.
- Pat LaPlatneyPresident and Co-CEOSenior operatorOversees station and operating execution.
- Jim RyanChief Financial OfficerFinance leaderOwns finance, reporting, and capital planning.
Who leads Gray Television?
Hilton H. Howell Jr. serves as Executive Chairman and CEO; Pat LaPlatney serves as President and Co-CEO; Jim Ryan serves as Chief Financial Officer. The leadership pattern is important because strategic decisions, budget authority, and operational execution are often separated in a company of this scale.
Who actually makes buying decisions at Gray Television?
Most purchase decisions start with the business owner closest to the pain: advertising yield, payment margin, customer operations, engineering velocity, compliance, finance automation, or station and field operations. Finance, procurement, security, privacy, and legal teams then shape the approval process.
How is Gray Television organized as it scales?
Gray Television's ~8,500 employee base implies specialized teams rather than founder-led buying. Sellers should map the relevant product line, identify the budget owner, and prepare proof for security, integration, ROI, and implementation lift.
As of June 2026.Sources:Gray Television investor relationsGray Television SEC submissionsGray Television company website
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