Patricia "Pat" Fili‑Krushel (born 1953) is an American media executive, business leader, and corporate director. She is best known for her senior roles at major broadcasting and internet companies, including serving as chairman and chief executive officer of InterActiveCorp (IAC) and as president of ABC Television and ABC News. Fili‑Krusthel has held board positions at several publicly traded firms and nonprofit organizations and has been active in civic and economic development initiatives in New York City.
Early life and education
Patricia Fili‑Krushel was born in 1953 in the United States. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University in 1975 and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School in 1978.
Career
Broadcast television
- After completing her MBA, Fili‑Krushel began her career at CBS, where she held various programming and executive roles.
- In the early 1990s she joined ABC, eventually becoming president of ABC News (1995–1999) and later president of ABC Television (1999–2001). In these capacities she oversaw news operations, primetime programming, and overall network strategy.
Internet and media conglomerates
- In 2002 Fili‑Krushel joined the board of IAC, a diversified internet and media holding company founded by Barry Diller.
- She was appointed chairman and chief executive officer of IAC in 2005, guiding the company through a period of expansion that included acquisitions in online publishing, travel, and other digital services. She stepped down from the CEO role in 2009 but continued to serve on IAC’s board until 2014.
Corporate board service
Fili‑Krushel has served on the boards of a range of companies, including:
- The New York Times Company – board member (since 2006)
- GoDaddy Inc. – independent director (since 2010)
- The Fresh Connection (formerly The Fresh Direct) – board member
- Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business Advisory Council
She has also been a director of the National Geographic Society and a trustee of the Museum of Modern Art.
Civic and nonprofit involvement
- From 2004 to 2006 she chaired the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), overseeing initiatives to foster economic growth and job creation in the city.
- Fili‑Krushel has been a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and has participated in various educational and cultural nonprofits.
Recognition
Patricia Fili‑Krushel has been listed among influential women in media and business by publications such as Fortune and The Wall Street Journal. She has been recognized for her leadership in the transition of traditional broadcast media to digital platforms.
Personal life
Patricia Fili‑Krushel is married to Michael Krushel. Details about her private life are limited in publicly available sources.
References
- The New York Times Company, “Board of Directors,” corporate website.
- InterActiveCorp (IAC) press releases, 2005–2009.
- Harvard Business School alumni records.
- New York City Economic Development Corporation, “Leadership History,” NYCEDC archives.
Note: All information presented is sourced from publicly available corporate biographies, reputable news outlets, and institutional records.
