David Nevins Upped at Showtime

LOS ANGELES: David Nevis has been elevated to the newly created role of president of Showtime Networks, signing a new contract with the company through 2018.

The expanded leadership role sees Nevins adding oversight for Showtime Sports and the company's marketing, creative and digital media divisions. Nevins has been with Showtime since 2010, when he joined as president of entertainment. In the new role, he continues to report to Matthew Blank, the chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks.

“David Nevins is one of the most talented executives working in television today," said Blank. "His arrival at Showtime was followed by an incredible period of renewal for our network, and these transformative years have led to critical acclaim, consistent buzz, subscriber growth and awards recognition. I am confident that his keen eye and creative impact will continue to be felt across all areas of our company for years to come.”