USA, Syfy Shuffle Senior Programming Execs

NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES: USA Network veteran Bill McGoldrick is taking over as executive VP of original content at Syfy, while Jackie de Crinis takes on an expanded role at USA.

McGoldrick takes over responsibility for the development and production of Syfy's original programming, replacing outgoing exec Mark Stern. He will report to Syfy president Dave Howe.

At USA, de Crinis will take over many of McGoldrick's old duties. De Crinis has been with the network since 2000. De Crinis will report to USA president Chris McCumber.

"Bill and Jackie both have uncanny instincts about quality content that resonates with audiences, and are incredibly brand savvy," said Bonnie Hammer, the chairman of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. "With this move, Bill expands his development responsibilities while he gets to satisfy a not-so-secret passion for the genre. Jackie, who's done a fantastic job at USA, gets to take on a well-deserved leadership role. It's a win/win for Syfy, USA and the entire Cable Entertainment Group."

"Bill comes to Syfy at the perfect time as we refocus our efforts to deliver even more quality, stand-out event programming," added Howe. "I'd also like to thank Mark for his years of passion, drive and dedication. He's made incredible contributions to the success of the network and I'm delighted that we will continue to benefit from his extraordinary talent."

"USA has benefited from Jackie's great taste and inspired creativity since the moment she joined the network, and it will be great to have her at the helm of the USA development team," said McCumber. "Bill has done an outstanding job at USA and I know he'll continue his great run at Syfy, working in a genre he loves."