Sony’s Andy Kaplan to Chair International Emmy Awards Gala

Andy Kaplan, the president of Sony Pictures Television Networks, will serve as gala chair for the 45th International Emmy Awards, which will take place on November 20 in New York City.

Kaplan, a director of the International Academy, will preside over the Gala, during which the International Academy will recognize programming in 11 program categories and present special awards to Kevin Spacey and Emilio Azcárraga Jean. Spacey will receive the Founders Emmy and Azcárraga will receive the Directorate Emmy.

“Andy and I have worked together on many projects over the years and I greatly admire his professionalism and knowledge of the business,” said Bruce L. Paisner, the president and CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “We’re proud to have him as our 2017 gala chair.”

Kaplan commented: “I am honored to chair this year’s gala, an unparalleled showcase for the kind of emerging global talent we celebrate on Sony’s worldwide media networks. The International Emmy Awards is a truly special event, one that takes pride in honoring extraordinary creators and visionaries whose work touches fans across the globe in a deep and meaningful way.”