Daniel J. Leone Has Been Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of QPCC

"The Board of Directors of Queens Public Communications Corporation (QPCC) is pleased to announce that the Executive Director of Queens Public Television (QPTV), Daniel J. Leone, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of QPCC.
Mr. Leone has a long and successful history with the company and we welcome his ability to make meaningful contributions to both the company's technology and mission strategy."
-Patrick J. DiMotta
Chairman, Queens Public Communications Corporation

Daniel J. Leone has been with QPTV for 25 years. Prior to his promotion he held the position of Executive Director and Director of Engineering of Queens Public Television (QPTV). He was and continues to be responsible for the oversight of all daily operations of the company including the cablecasting of four channels on Time Warner, Verizon FiOS, and RCN cable networks. As Director of Engineering, he is responsible for the infrastructure of the television facility. Mr. Leone has worked closely with regulatory agencies and the cable operators renegotiating franchise agreements with the cable companies to ensure QPTV’s future.
Mr. Leone plays a significant role in supporting dozens of Queens’s not-for-profit organizations by providing them with the means to communicate their message to borough residents through community television. Prior to his promotion to Executive Director, he also held positions as the Director of Engineering, Studio Operations Manager, Field Production Manager, and Trainer. In these positions, he has produced and directed hundreds of television programs and public service announcements.
In 2013, Mr. Leone accepted the Overall Excellence in Public Access Television Award presented by The Alliance for Community Media on behalf of QPTV. As Executive Director, he has received top honors as Executive Producer for an original series about Mental Healthcare in Queens. Recently the Josephine Foundation awarded Mr. Leone the 2013 Chairman’s Honoree Award for his many years of service as Executive Director of QPTV and his work with dozens of charitable organizations. Among other honors, he has received a national award as Executive Producer for “Circle of Life: Excellence in Queens Healthcare” series. He is the recipient of many citations and awards presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce; Bureau of the Census; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – HHS Image Award; City of New York – Mayor’s office and Fire Department; and the Office of the Queens Borough President.
Mr. Leone has also been a member of National Association of Broadcasters; the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences; and the Alliance for Community Media. He also serves on the Queens Advisory Board of Directors for VISIONS Services for the Blind. For this work, he has received recognition for supporting an employer/employee cooperative work program for the visually impaired. Recognizing the convergence of traditional television and the internet, Mr. Leone, along with the support of the Board of Directors and staff, is planning the expansion of technology that will enable QPTV to remain relevant over the next decade.