USA Ups Acquisitions Exec

NEW YORK: Ryan Sharkey has been promoted to VP of program acquisitions and administration for USA Network, managing the inventory for USA, Sleuth and Universal HD.

Sharkey will continue to report to Jane Blaney, the executive VP of programming, acquisitions and scheduling. He also continues to oversee program acquisitions for USA Network, including series and theatrical films. Since 2006, Sharkey has been instrumental in USA Network’s buying of network windows of blockbuster films, most recently the acquisition of the entire 2009 Universal Pictures slate, including Fast & Furious. He is also responsible for deals that include titles such as the four Indiana Jones films, Sex and the City, National Treasure 2, the 23 James Bond films, The Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, The Bourne Ultimatum and Enchanted.

"When it comes to acquisitions, Ryan is one of the best strategists I’ve ever encountered," said Blaney. "There’s no one better at identifying, orchestrating and acquiring the best product in the marketplace."