New Head of Global Scripted Programming at eOne Television

LOS ANGELES: Pancho Mansfield has been appointed as president of global scripted programming for Entertainment One Television, working out of the company's Los Angeles office.

Mansfield is charged with overseeing the studio’s original scripted slate and harmonizing the creative execution of all scripted programming around the world. He will also work closely with the company’s international sales teams and eOne Television leadership to manage development and production efforts across eOne’s territories.

Most recently, Mansfield served as an executive producer for A&E Networks’ upcoming series Damien, as well as USA Network’s newest series Queen of the South. He also served as senior VP of programming at Fox Television Studios for seven years.

John Morayniss, eOne Television’s CEO, remarked: “Pancho is a true renaissance man of scripted television. Having been a buyer, a broadcaster and a producer, Pancho’s wide-ranging experience and relationships with the creative and broadcast communities in the U.S. will certainly take our original scripted activities to the next level. With teams on the ground in key English-language hubs and beyond, we are well positioned to deliver more compelling content to U.S. and worldwide audiences. As we continue to shape the creative voice of eOne Television in today’s dynamic marketplace, we’re fortunate that Pancho will be leading our scripted efforts globally through what is sure to be a transformational period for our TV group.”

Mansfield added: “This is a very exciting time for eOne and I’m delighted to be joining such a dynamic and innovative business. eOne’s continued focus on creating scripted programming for the U.S. and abroad allows us a wide range of options to offer creative talent and partners as we further what is already a strong and thriving business.”