Alcon TV’s Sharon Hall to Lead Endemol Shine Studios

LOS ANGELES: Sharon Hall, who developed such series as Masters of Sex and Breaking Bad, has been named president of Endemol Shine Studios.

Hall most recently served as president of Alcon Television Group, where she launched the studio’s TV division in 2012. Prior to that she headed drama development at Sony Pictures TV, where she developed series such as Justified and Damages. She will now be leading the scripted division of Endemol Shine North America, which is behind such series as AMC’s Hell on Wheels, DirecTV’s Kingdom and the upcoming Showtime series I’m Dying Up Here.

Jeremy Gold, who serves as executive VP of Endemol Shine Studios, will report to Hall.

“Sharon has helped conceive and develop many of the top dramas of the last decade and brings a great deal of experience and deep relationships with writers, producers and actors alike,” said Charlie Corwin and Cris Abrego, co-CEOs of Endemol Shine North America and co-chairmen of Endemol Shine Americas. “We’re thrilled that she’s joining the Endemol Shine team and to have her working closely with our colleagues here and across the globe to develop the next wave of scripted hits.”

Hall added, “I couldn’t be more excited to be joining Endemol Shine, which is uniquely positioned globally as a leader in scripted programming. The company’s resources, especially the access to top talent and award-winning production companies, offer incredible opportunities. I’m looking forward to working with Charlie, Cris and our well-regarded team to keep the current momentum going.”