Paul Buccieri to Become President of A+E Studios

NEW YORK: Paul Buccieri has been promoted to president of A+E Studios and A+E Networks Portfolio Group.

Buccieri will be responsible for A+E Studios and for leveraging the synergies across the A+E Networks brand portfolio, including A&E, HISTORY, LIFETIME, FYI and LMN. He will be responsible for all business aspects of the company’s brand portfolio. The move comes as Bob DeBitetto, A+E Networks’ president of brand strategy, business development and A+E Studios, is leaving the company after 14 years.

Previously, Buccieri served as chairman of ITV Studios U.S. Group and ITV Studios Global Entertainment. Prior to joining ITV, Buccieri was president of programming, production and development at Fox Twentieth Television. Before that, he was an executive producer at Endemol in the U.S.

“The growth of A+E Studios is a major priority for us as content ownership and capabilities are vital for our future growth,” said Nancy Dubuc, the president and CEO of A+E Networks, to whom he will report. “With his wealth of experience successfully running ITV and the extraordinary business acumen he has displayed during his tenure at A+E, I am confident Paul will lead the team to new heights and drive strong results.”

“Nancy has laid out an ambitious vision and growth plan for A+E Studios and I am grateful to her for trusting me to execute it,” said Buccieri. “I look forward to following in Bob’s esteemed footsteps and partnering with Barry Jossen and the entire Studios’ team on building upon the extraordinary work they have already done.”