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David Steward

Chairman

David H. Steward is a leader in brand-building and turnaround across multiple platforms, including direct marketing, internet, magazines, television and books. He has led a dramatic turnaround of a $200M direct marketer, and was also instrumental in building/ redeveloping three of America’s top media brands: People magazine, Martha Stewart Living and TV Guide. His leadership, analytical, financial and creative skills propelled these brands into profitable new directions.

Most recently, Steward served as CEO of International Masters Publishers (IMP) Inc., a large direct marketing and continuity publishing company where he lead a dramatic turnaround in the company’s fortunes. He also served as President of TV Guide, where he led the magazine during its transition from a digest-size magazine to a brand that is THE source for television guidance.

Before joining TV Guide, Steward was COO and President of Publishing at Martha Stewart Omnimedia (MSO) where he was responsible for nearly all of the company’s revenues. He co-authored the business plan and during his 8 year tenure MSO grew from $0 to $125M in revenues through launching a new business every year including magazines, television properties, a website, paint, books, catalog, etc. He was also a key player in the February 1997 transition of the company from Time Warner to its current status as an independent corporation.

Steward was also Business Development and Strategic Planning Director for People Magazine, where he managed and directed all franchise development for People, including the development of special issues.

He has been honored by Advertising Age as one of their "Marketing 100" (1995) and by the American Advertising Federation with the Advertising Hall of Achievement Award. He is a former treasurer of the American Advertising Federation and held a seat on the Board of Directors of the Magazine Publishers of America.

David has long been active in the LGBT community including serving as co-chair of the GLAAD Board of Directors for several years and is also active in the New York chapter of PFLAG.

Steward holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor's from Cornell University

In his own words:

"My wonderful education has created many opportunities for me. The Point Foundation will ensure that talented LGBT scholars can turn their dreams into reality through supporting their education."