Platform One Bolsters Team

Platform One Media, which is led by veteran TV exec Katie O’Connell Marsh, has hired three new members for its team across finance, production and business affairs.

Jill Danton has been named executive VP of production. With more than 400 TV episodes to her credit, Danton has produced across every genre. This includes series such as Atypical, Star Trek: Discovery, The Night Shift, Law & Order: Los Angeles, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Suburgatory.

Steve Lescroart becomes head of finance and strategy. Lescroart previously served as VP of corporate strategy at Legendary Entertainment, where he evaluated growth opportunities for the company and led the strategic planning function for Legendary’s TV division through its first six scripted series orders.

Nick Reder joins as VP of business and legal affairs. He was previously with Behr Abramson Levy, an entertainment law firm. He also formerly served as counsel in business and legal affairs at Marvel Studios.

Additionally, Erin Simon has been promoted to manager of creative affairs from her previous position of coordinator.

All based in Los Angeles, Lescroart and Danton will report directly to CEO O’Connell Marsh, with Reder reporting to Neil Strum, executive VP of business and legal affairs. Simon will continue to report to Elisa Ellis, chief creative officer.

O’Connell Marsh said: “Steve, Jill and Nick bring such a wealth of experience in designing and executing series in this ever-changing global television marketplace. As we continue to grow and curate our slate, I’m pleased to welcome these highly-respected individuals to our expanding team.”