Lifetime Networks’ President of Entertainment Steps Down

NEW YORK, June 19: Susanne
Daniels will resign from her post as the president of entertainment at Lifetime
Networks, remaining in the position until she has identified a successor.

Daniels, who joined
Lifetime in August 2005, is responsible for all programming on Lifetime
Television and Lifetime Movie Network, the two highest-rated women’s networks,
and Lifetime Real Women. She will remain a part of the Lifetime family in a
consulting role.

Previously, Daniels served
as the head of The WB entertainment division, and spent two years at the Fox
Broadcasting Company as the director of comedy development. Before that, she
held a two-year tenure as the director of variety, reality and specials at the
ABC Television Network, having started her career as an assistant to Lorne
Michaels on Saturday Night Live.

Andrea Wong, the president
and CEO of Lifetime Networks, said: "Susanne is one of the most
outstanding executives with whom I have ever worked. Her instincts and business
acumen are unparalleled, bringing the same creative energy and innovation to
her deal-making as she does to her development slate."

Wong continued:
"While I totally respect and understand Susanne's decision to spend more
time with her children and family and evolve her role into a consulting
position, I will miss our daily collaboration and will always treasure her
friendship. We are fortunate that Susanne leaves us with great momentum and a
top-notch team. The fruits of her labor will be enjoyed by Lifetime and our
viewers for many years to come."

Daniels commented:
"With Andrea's impressive, strategic leadership, Lifetime is destined for
even greater success. It's not easy giving up working on a daily basis with the
dynamic and talented team with whom Andrea and I collaborate. But I look
forward to contributing to these networks on the move in my new capacity as a
very engaged and passionate consultant."

—By Kristin
Brzoznowski