Starz’s Albrecht to Deliver MIPTV Keynote

PARIS: Chris Albrecht, who was recently appointed president and CEO of Starz, will deliver a keynote address on the opening day of MIPTV.

In his keynote, Albrecht will discuss new ways of looking at original programming. At Starz, Albrecht is responsible for all business, strategic, organizational, legal and financial matters and for generating growth and new business opportunities for Starz Entertainment, Starz Media, Anchor Bay Entertainment, Film Roman and Overture Films. He joined Starz from Foresee Entertainment, which he founded in 2008. Prior to this, he spent more than 20 years at HBO, most recently as chairman and CEO.

“We are delighted to welcome Chris Albrecht at MIPTV this year,” said Laurine Garaude, the director of Reed MIDEM’s television division. “Having the opportunity to listen to such a remarkable luminary, as he shares his vision of the innovative ways of making original programming, is extremely enriching for the MIPTV community.”