Turner Separates TNT, TBS Programming Teams

ATLANTA: Turner Broadcasting System has put in place new leadership teams for TBS and TNT original programming, splitting the networks into two separate units and stepping up in-house production.

Sandra Dewey, who will continue to oversee business affairs for the networks, is being elevated to president of TNT and TBS productions and business affairs. She will be responsible for running the expanded in-house production arm supplying the two networks. Television and film producer Sarah Aubrey has been tapped to serve as executive VP of original programming for TNT, while Brett Weitz has been promoted to executive VP of original programming for TBS. All three executives report to Kevin Reilly, the new president of TBS and TNT and chief creative officer of Turner Entertainment.

"Over the next couple of years, we will continue to sharpen and evolve our brands by doubling down on original programming and being tenacious about our networks' value proposition," said Reilly. "These leadership appointments are the important first step in that direction. With Sandra overseeing business affairs and our growing slate of in-house productions, Sarah joining us to make TNT originals even more distinct and valuable and Brett focusing on both growing and further defining TBS originals, we have a great team of stewards to shepherd this transformation."