Greg Berlanti’s Berlanti Productions has tapped former AMC Networks and FOX Broadcasting Company executive David Madden as its new president, spearheading the company\u2019s television operations, in addition to promoting Sarah Schechter.<\/p>\n
Schechter, who has served as president of the company for six years and oversees both television and film, has been elevated to the newly created position of chairwoman and partner. Prior to joining Berlanti Productions, Schechter spent nine years at Warner Bros. Pictures, serving as senior VP of production.<\/p>\n
Madden joins Berlanti Productions after most recently serving as president of programming for entertainment networks at AMC Networks. In that role, he oversaw all program development and production for the AMC, BBC America, IFC and Sundance TV channels, as well as AMC Studios. Prior to that, Madden worked for nearly two decades at FOX, rising to president of entertainment for the FOX Broadcasting Company after having previously served as president of FOX Television Studios.<\/p>\n
Founded by writer, producer and director Greg Berlanti, Berlanti Productions works across both film and TV. The company\u2019s television business is based at Warner Bros. Television Group, under an exclusive multiyear overall deal that runs through 2024.<\/p>\n
Berlanti said: \u201cSarah is simply the best at what she does. I am inspired by her leadership, passion, smarts and vision every day. I\u2019m grateful for everything she has done for this company, and I\u2019m beyond thrilled all of our shows, and everyone who works so hard on them, will continue to benefit from her immense talent for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve admired Dave since we first worked together for his creative insight and his warm and beloved leadership style. Sarah and I couldn\u2019t be happier that he has chosen to join us as we continue to build the TV side of our company.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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