Tim T. Kelly
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Tim T. Kelly | |
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Born | Timothy T. Kelly |
Alma mater | University of Colorado |
Occupation(s) | Media executive, film producer, conservationist |
Timothy “Tim” T. Kelly is an American
Career at National Geographic Society
Kelly joined the National Geographic Society as an executive producer in its television division. In 1985, he created the award-winning National Geographic Explorer series[4] and went on to serve as President of National Geographic Television. Under his leadership, the National Geographic Television won 138 Emmy Awards.[5]
In 1997, Kelly oversaw the development of the National Geographic Channel. The channel was launched in Europe and Australia initially, and expanded into the United States in 2001. As of 2012, it has a presence in 173 countries.
Kelly also created
Personal life and education
An avid
Kelly also serves on the board of Great Plains Conservation Trust, which is dedicated to perfecting ecotourism as conservation movement. The Trust manages over one million acres of African wilderness as well as safari camps that work to preserve the natural habitats of iconic wildlife and to support local people.
Tim Kelly grew up in Colorado and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from the University of Colorado.
References
- ^ "National Geographic Creates Global Media Group — Tim Kelly Named President". National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012.
- ^ "Nat Geo names Tim Kelly president". Variety. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ^ Walsh, Barry (18 September 2012) "Tim Kelly Leaving National Geographic Society", Realscreen.com.
- ^ "National Geographic Explorer". IMDB.
- ^ a b c Walsh, Barry (18 September 2012). "Tim Kelly leaving National Geographic Society". real screen. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- ^ "National Geographic Channel Profile". M&M Global. Archived from the original on 2011-02-02.
- ^ "American Prairie Reserve Board". American Prairie Reserve. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
External links
- Tim T. Kelly at IMDb