NBCUniversal Ups Exec

NEW YORK: Frances Manfredi has been promoted to president of NBCUniversal cable and new media distribution, reporting to Ted Harbert, the chairman of NBC Broadcasting, and Rick Finkelstein, the vice chairman and COO of Universal Studios.

Manfredi previously served as the executive VP and general sales manager of cable and non-theatrical sales at NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution since 2007. She will continue to oversee NBCUniversal’s product distribution to basic and pay cable and new media platforms, as well as the company’s non-theatrical distribution business.

“Frances is a truly extraordinary executive whose contributions to NBCUniversal have been significant,” Harbert said. “This promotion is a well-deserved recognition of the impact and value of her role at the company.”

“Over the many years that Frances and I have worked together it’s always been clear that she is a leader in her field,” Finkelstein said. “By more closely aligning her work with cable and the film group, we will streamline our efforts with the goal of continuing to grow and expand our business in this important area.”