Crown Media Family Networks has hired Hallmark alum Sabrina Wiewel as chief operating officer.<\/p>\n
Wiewel, previously executive VP and chief administrative officer at Hallmark, will be responsible for Crown Media\u2019s corporate strategy and business development. She will also lead its non-cable business units, including SVOD, international, publishing, home entertainment and licensing, and the teams responsible for the company\u2019s technology and ops areas, including tech operations and IT.<\/p>\n
Prior to joining Hallmark, Wiewel held a number of executive leadership roles at H&R Block, where she was ultimately named president of digital before being promoted to president and chief tax network officer, overseeing all U.S. operations for the company.<\/p>\n
In her new role, Wiewel will be based at Crown Media\u2019s Studio City headquarters and will report to Wonya Lucas, president and CEO.<\/p>\n
\u201cSabrina is an exceptionally talented operational and results-driven executive,\u201d said Lucas. \u201cI am thrilled she is joining my team at Crown Media. Her extensive strategic business and customer development experience, her deep knowledge of our company and enterprise, coupled with her care and passion for people make her an excellent addition to our company.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel so fortunate to be a part of the Hallmark family and to be able to continue working across this beloved brand, now with Crown Media, to help put more love and care into the world,\u201d Wiewel said. \u201cI\u2019ve had many opportunities to help drive performance and business results over the course of my Hallmark career, but what stands out for me most is the people I have been able to work with and the culture and employee experience I have been able to help shape. I\u2019m grateful for what this work has done for me, both personally and professionally, and I\u2019m excited to continue the journey with Crown Media, where I\u2019ll be working with an incredibly talented group of people committed to fulfilling our purpose and honoring our brand.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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