As expected, Ben Samek has been named CEO of Banijay America, the combined structure created following Banijay Entertainment’s recent merger with All3Media.
\n\nSamek will report to Banijay Entertainment deputy chief executive officer Jane Turton. Meanwhile, Banijay Entertainment has also launched Banijay Latin America, for production businesses and activities in the region. Laurens Drillich will serve as CEO, while Samek continues to serve as a board member and consultant to the group.
\n\n“Ben is a hugely experienced leader who has grown and diversified Banijay America, adding a fast-developing live, digital and sport business to its world-class TV production,” Turnton said in a statement. “We produce many of America’s biggest entertainment brands and I am looking forward to working with him and the team as we grow the slate and continue to broaden out the business. Banijay America is an incredible platform for talent and IP and the merger of the two businesses is an exciting time for us to invest for growth.”
\n\nAdded Samek: “Both businesses were built on the same principle, to back exceptional producers and bold ideas. Bringing them together gives us greater scale and expanded capabilities in the U.S. market. Our goal is clear: to build enduring franchises…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/