Trio Promoted at FX

LOS ANGELES: Nick Grad, Eric Schrier and Chuck Saftler have each been elevated to the position of president for their respective divisions.

Grad and Schrier now hold the titles of president of original programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. This has them both taking on oversight for all original programming for FX, the soon-to-launch FXX and FXM, along with heading the business and entertainment operations for FX Productions.

Saftler is now the president of program strategy and COO of FX Networks. He has oversight for programming strategies, including scheduling and acquisitions, program operations, business operations and digital operations for FX, FXX and FXM as well as the VOD app FXNOW. Saftler will also be overseeing specials such as awards shows and will continue to have creative and business oversight for the "10/90" series.

All three report to John Landgraf, the CEO of FX Networks and FX Productions.

Landgraf said, "Nick, Eric and Chuck have been involved in every facet of FX’s success over the past decade. It is only appropriate to see them each take on more responsibility as we pursue an ambitious expansion of our channels, programming and distribution platforms. While it is hard at times to step back from some of the day to day creative dialogues I love so much, it makes it easier when trusted colleagues and long-time partners are stepping up. It is my honor to work with them."