Andrea Wong Joins Sony

HONG KONG: Andrea Wong, who previously served as the president and CEO of Lifetime Networks, is joining Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) as the president of international, along with taking on the role of president of international production for Sony Pictures Television (SPT).

For SPT, Wong will lead the studio’s international television production business. She will oversee the creative teams outside the U.S., as well as the 15 owned and joint-venture international production companies. In this role, Wong reports to Steve Mosko, the president of SPT. Kees Abrahams, the former president of international production for SPT, will be exiting his post.

She will also serve as the president of international for SPE. In this post, she reports to Michael Lynton, the chairman and CEO of SPE, and Amy Pascal, co-chairman. Wong will act as the company’s commercial and governmental representative related to production abroad.

Wong, who will be based in London, previously served as the president and CEO of Lifetime Networks, overseeing the day-to-day operations for Lifetime Television, Lifetime Movie Network, Lifetime Real Women and Lifetime Digital. Prior to that she was the executive VP of alternative programming, specials and late night at ABC.

“Andrea is a truly unique talent who brings tremendous experience to the company,” said Lynton. “She will be an important ambassador for Sony Pictures in the international marketplace.”

“Andrea’s business acumen and her role in developing successful unscripted programming like Dancing with the Stars and The Bachelor, make her a perfect fit for SPT,” added Mosko. “I’ve watched Andrea succeed in a variety of roles over the years, and it’s great to have her on our team, leading a key part of our international television business.”

"I am excited to begin working with Michael, Amy and Steve, and everyone at Sony Pictures Entertainment to expand and grow the company’s business around the world," said Wong. "There has never been a better time to be globally focused and I look forward to collaborating with Sony’s strong creative team to build and produce great programming worldwide."

“Kees is a talented businessman who, with 2waytraffic, made significant contributions to the company,” said Lynton.

“His entrepreneurial spirit has been instrumental to the growth of our television production business internationally and we thank him for all of his efforts,” added Mosko.

"Having spent three-and-a-half fantastic years inside SPT since 2waytraffic was sold to Sony Pictures, I am proudly leaving a healthy and vibrant international production business with a group of great companies and very talented people," said Abrahams. "I think it is now time for me to pursue some new commercial opportunities, and I wish Sony well."