Hearst: Nickolas Davatzes, CEO Emeritus of A Plus E Networks & Leading Innovator in Cable TV, Dies at 79
August 23, 2021
August 23, 2021
NEW YORK, Aug. 23 -- Hearst issued the following news release:
Nickolas "Nick" Davatzes, CEO emeritus of A+E Networks who helped create two of the leading cable television networks, A&E and The HISTORY Channel, passed away today at his home in Wilton, Connecticut. He was 79.
Davatzes, a pioneer in the cable television industry, served as president and chief executive officer of A+E from December 1983 to April 2005. A+E Networks, a joint venture with Hearst . . .
Nickolas "Nick" Davatzes, CEO emeritus of A+E Networks who helped create two of the leading cable television networks, A&E and The HISTORY Channel, passed away today at his home in Wilton, Connecticut. He was 79.
Davatzes, a pioneer in the cable television industry, served as president and chief executive officer of A+E from December 1983 to April 2005. A+E Networks, a joint venture with Hearst . . .