Dame Donna Langley

One of the most influential leaders shaping entertainment today, Dame Donna Langley consistently uses her platform to support acclaimed and emerging storytellers, resulting in a consistently distinct and successful slate. As Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment, Langley steers the company’s global creative strategy, greenlight decisions, programming, marketing, and operations for multiple award-winning studios across film, television, and streaming. Throughout a storied career, she’s championed films and series impacting the cultural zeitgeist, including Mamma Mia!, Straight Outta Compton, Bridesmaids, Get Out, Oppenheimer, All Her Fault, among many others. At Universal, Langley has dedicated time and resources to widening access and opportunity for innovative talent across the studio workforce, internally and on productions. Since 2013, Donna has served as an invaluable member of Vital Voices’ Board of Directors, also lending her expertise and insights as a mentor to rising leaders in our global network.

Donna Langley is a visionary leader shaping film, television and culture by amplifying voices and stories.