Frances Berwick to Lead NBCU’s Newly Formed Lifestyle Network Group

NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES: Frances Berwick has been named president of lifestyle networks at NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, overseeing Bravo Media, Oxygen Media, E! Entertainment and Esquire Network.

Berwick will add strategic oversight of E! Entertainment and Esquire Network to her current duties at Bravo and Oxygen Media, continuing to report to Bonnie Hammer, the chairman of NBCU Cable Entertainment.

Adam Stotsky has been appointed general manager of E! Entertainment, responsible for day-to-day operations of the network, in addition to his current role as president of Esquire Network. Stotsky will now report to Berwick. With this re-organization in Cable Entertainment, Hammer has more closely aligned these lifestyle networks with the way they are offered to the marketplace.

"In a crowded, constantly evolving media landscape, it's more important than ever to have a business structure that not only delivers results today, but also sets a course with the right leadership for future success," said Hammer. "Frances is that rare individual whose creative instincts are as finely tuned as her business savvy. Her impressive track record is all about identifying compelling, innovative content. It's part of her DNA, and it will be an invaluable asset in this new role and in maximizing E!'s tremendous brand potential."

"I've been a huge longtime fan of E! from afar, so I'm really excited to now be part of the team," said Berwick. "I have enormous respect for the brand leadership position they've built in entertainment news and celebrity culture."

"As a colleague of Adam's for years, I've been impressed by his leadership skills and his ability to envision and define brands, from Syfy to NBC to Esquire," added Berwick. "The distinctive brand and impressive slate that he and his team at Esquire Network have built in a short period of time is remarkable. I look forward to working even closer together as we take E! to new heights."