GRB Taps Playboy TV Alum to Head Business & Legal Affairs

LOS ANGELES: GRB Entertainment has appointed Laura Icken as the VP of legal and business affairs.

In this position, Icken will oversee the contractual and legal aspects of GRB’s development, production, acquisitions, international distribution, talent and clearances. She will report to GRB Entertainment’s founder and CEO, Gary R. Benz.

Prior to joining GRB, Icken served as VP of business and legal affairs for Playboy TV, managing the company’s TV networks, radio and digital business and legal affairs. She also oversaw Playboy’s branded and unbranded media content production and distribution. In addition, she served as an associate principal counsel for ABC and as contract attorney for Disney on a project basis.

“With the intricacies of our dual original production and distribution businesses, it’s imperative our head of legal has a keen understanding of all facets of the industry,” said Benz. “Laura’s background makes her a home run for GRB.”