Starz COO Jeffrey Hirsch Agrees to New Long-Term Contract

BEVERLY HILLS: Jeffrey Hirsch has signed a new contract to extend his tenure as the chief operating officer of Starz until December 2020.

Hirsch joined Starz in 2015 and in just 18 months has launched the new Starz streaming services and app, rebranded the Starz network and repositioned the Starz Encore suite of services. Hirsch continues to be responsible for overseeing affiliate sales, marketing, programming operations, network scheduling, content acquisitions, research, Starz distribution and technology and product development.

“We are pleased to extend Jeff’s tenure as COO of Starz, providing the company with great continuity as we continue our drive to be a powerhouse global content provider,” said Starz’s president and CEO, Chris Albrecht. “In a short time at Starz, he re-energized growth at the company by rebranding the networks and launching one of the best streaming apps in the TV business, firmly securing the network’s position as the second most-subscribed-to premium TV network in the U.S. We look forward to working with him to drive revenue growth, innovation and global strategic opportunities to create long-term value for our shareholders.”