HRTS Unveils Newly Formed Advisory Council of Past Board Directors including Craig Erwich, Andy Friendly, Kelly Goode, Ian Moffitt, David Nevins, Eric Schrier, David Stapf, Sarah Timberman, and Jeff Wachtel to Advance the Organization’s Long Term Goals
• Learn more about the members of the HRTS Board of Directors here
• Learn more about the members of the HRTS Advisory Council here
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 10, 2019 – Hollywood Radio and Television Society (HRTS) announced its newly elected members of the Board of Directors comprised of leaders from across the industry. HRTS also announced the inaugural HRTS Advisory Council formed by the Board of Directors and comprised of past Board Directors appointed by the 2019 HRTS Board’s Election Committee.
The 39 TV, media and entertainment industry leaders now guiding the organization include HRTS Board and Advisory Council members serving in leadership positions at such esteemed companies as A+E, Apple, Endeavor Content, CAA, CBS, FOX, FX Networks, Hasbro, HBO, Hulu, ICM Partners, NBCUniversal International Studios, Netflix, Pilgrim Media Group, Showtime Networks, United Talent Agency, Universal Television, Warner Bros. Television, Weintraub Tobin and WME, among others. HRTS Board of Directors President Marc Korman, Partner and Agent, WME Agency, and HRTS CEO Melissa Grego announced the new executive slate to members on Sept. 9.
“HRTS exists to be a valuable resource to individual members at every level of their career and to help chart the future shape of our industry. We couldn’t do it without the commitment of our incredible board members who bring insight and expertise along with a willingness to shepherd the growth of the organization,” said Marc Korman. “I’m thrilled to welcome our new and returning Board Directors and newly-appointed Advisory Council members.”
Newly-elected to the HRTS board for a three-year term beginning in September 2019 are Kate Adler, EVP, Comedy Development, CBS Television Studios; Charlie Andrews, EVP, Drama Programming, Development & Event Series, Fox; Nick Grad, President of Original Programming for FX Entertainment; entertainment executive David Madden, who most recently served as President of Programming, AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, and AMC Studios; Andrew Miller, Agent, Television Department, CAA; Francesca Orsi, EVP and Head of Drama Programming, HBO; Craig Piligian, President / CEO, Pilgrim Media Group; Beatrice Springborn, VP, Content Development, Hulu; Odetta Watkins, EVP, Current Programming, Warner Bros. Television.
Returning board members elected to the three-year term beginning in September 2019 are David Acosta, Treasurer of the HRTS Board and SVP & Team Leader, Entertainment, City National Bank; Bela Bajaria, VP, Content, Netflix; Leigh Brecheen, Partner, Goodman Schenkman & Brecheen LLP; Paul Buccieri, President, A+E Networks Group; Matt Cherniss, Head of Development, Apple, Inc.; Christina Davis, Partner, Maniac Productions; Scott Hervey, President of HRTS Unscripted Content Group and Shareholder, Weintraub Tobin; Stephen Davis, EVP, Chief Content Officer, Hasbro; Cindy Holland, VP, Original Content, Netflix; Marc Korman, HRTS Board of Directors President and Partner and Agent, WME Agency; Jordan Levin, Strategic Advisor and Business Consultant; Greg Lipstone, President, Propagate Content; Philippe Maigret, President, ITV Studios America; Gary Marenzi, Head of Entertainment Sales and Partnerships, Endeavor Content; John Morayniss, President, JDM Media; Kim Rozenfeld, Head, Current Programming & Docuseries Development, Apple, Inc.; Robin Schwartz, Head of TV, Big Beach.
These Directors join Pearlena Igbokwe, VP of the HRTS Board and President, Universal Television; Dan Erlij, Partner, Co-Head, Television Literary Department, United Talent Agency; Chris Selak, Secretary of the HRTS Board and President, End of Episode; and Chris von Goetz, Founding Partner and Board Member, ICM Partners, who are currently serving terms as Board Directors.
HRTS also announced the formation of the HRTS Advisory Council comprised of past Directors appointed by the current HRTS Election Committee. The creation of the Advisory Council enables the organization to achieve its long-term goals by tapping the expertise of previous Directors to contribute in areas they are passionate about to advance the organization, open new areas of focus, and ensure HRTS remains a valued resource within the industry. The Advisory Council members serve an initial one-year term.
Added Grego, “We feel incredibly lucky that our esteemed colleagues will continue to be involved with HRTS as part of the new Advisory Council. Each member continues to be a champion of the organization, and we’re excited to be able to continue to work with them to expand and evolve along with the industry we serve.”
Joining as inaugural members of the HRTS Advisory Council are Craig Erwich, SVP, Content, Hulu; Andy Friendly, President, Andy Friendly Productions; Kelly Goode, Vice President, Current Programming, Warner Bros. Television; Ian Moffitt, Senior Agent, International TV, ICM Partners ; David Nevins, Chief Creative Officer, CBS/Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks, CBS Corporation/Showtime Networks; Eric Schrier, President, FX Entertainment; David Stapf, President, CBS Television Studios; Sarah Timberman, Principal, Timberman/Beverly Productions; and Jeff Wachtel, President, NBCUniversal International Studios.
The HRTS 2019 Board of Directors Election Committee: HRTS President Marc Korman, VP Pearlena Igbokwe, Secretary Chris Selak, and Directors Dan Erlij and Scott Hervey.
About HRTS
Since 1947, the Hollywood Radio & Television Society (HRTS) has been recognized as our industry’s premiere information and networking forum. Led by a Board of Directors comprising TV and media’s most distinguished leaders, HRTS incorporates participation from our Corporate Members, representing the top companies across the landscape. HRTS maintains our rich, 70-year tradition of providing an unparalleled forum for fostering conversation and community through regularly scheduled events, a thriving mentorship program and other initiatives in Los Angeles, New York City and around the world. More information on the HRTS Board Members, Corporate Members and calendar of events may be found at www.hrts.org.
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