Nancy Tellem Shifts Positions at CBS

NEW YORK: Nancy Tellem, the president of the Network Television Entertainment Group at CBS Corporation, will transition to a new role beginning in January, as senior advisor to the CEO.

Stepping back from the day-to-day affairs, Tellem will focus her efforts on exploring business and strategic models involving content partnerships, new production models, developing technologies and emerging media. She will also continue to oversee CBS’s interest in The CW, which is a 50/50 joint venture with Warner Bros. Entertainment.

“This is a new role in a fast-changing landscape for a very gifted executive,” said Leslie Moonves, the president and CEO of CBS Corporation. “Nancy has been my friend, colleague and trusted advisor for more than 20 years. She has been instrumental in the growth and success of CBS’s television business, helping to lead our network entertainment and television studio operations to great heights. She has been looking for a new challenge and is very passionate about this transformative time in our business. Nancy has great experience, business acumen and intellect in all of these evolving areas, and importantly, she knows first-hand all of the resources and talent that we have in this company to make the most of these opportunities.”

“Leslie has been an extraordinary boss, mentor and friend,” commented Tellem. “I share his belief that great content companies such as CBS are well-positioned to capitalize on the developing business models and emerging technologies that will be part of the new television landscape. I’m ready to embrace this new challenge, to step away from the desk, look toward the future and help the company explore its many opportunities. The timing for this transition couldn’t be better.” Tellem continued: “The network and the studio are both in great positions of strength with outstanding programming and exceptional leaders in Nina Tassler, David Stapf and Debby Barak.”