AMC Networks Fills New Role of Vice Chairman

NEW YORK: AMC Networks has named Gregg Seibert to the newly created post of vice chairman, a role that sees him working with the senior management team to provide strategic and financial advice on corporate strategy and business initiatives.

The Madison Square Garden Company has also made Seibert vice chairman. In addition to this, Seibert continues in his role as vice chairman of Cablevision Systems Corporation. Over the last six years, Seibert has helped shape Cablevision's overall strategy and played a key role in Cablevision's spin-offs of The Madison Square Garden Company and AMC Networks.

"Gregg is an expert strategist with a keen understanding of the media industry, making him a valuable resource for AMC Networks senior management," said Josh Sapan, the president and CEO of AMC Networks. "Gregg has more than 25 years of experience executing complex strategic and financial transactions and we look forward to benefiting from his insights on strategic matters as we continue to focus on building shareholder value."

Seibert said, "AMC Networks is a cutting-edge company with a rich, 30-year history of providing quality programming and film content. I'm honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with Josh and his talented management team which has shown an ability to do innovative deals such as the recently announced joint venture with BBC Worldwide for the BBC America cable channel. I'm confident that together we can further advance AMC Networks' strategy and drive long-term growth."