Former Amazon MGM Exec Chris Brearton Joins AGBO As Partner

variety.com:

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Last week, Amazon Studios/Prime Video senior VP announced that Chris Brearton was leaving Amazon “to pursue a new opportunity outside the company.” Now we know what that opportunity is: Brearton, who had most recently served as vice president of Prime Video Studios Corporate Strategy at MGM+ and MGM Alternative Television, has joined indie media company AGBO as a partner.

At AGBO, he will join company leaders Anthony and Joe Russo (the directors who co-founded the company in 2017) and partner Donald Mustard.

As partner, Brearton will oversee “all aspects of the company’s business strategy, operations and growth moving forward.” “Chris is a dynamic and trusted leader in the industry with a proven ability to spearhead transformational strategic initiatives, drive operational excellence, and foster a culture of creativity and innovation,” said AGBO co-founder Anthony Russo in a statement. “His expertise and business acumen will be instrumental as we embark on this pivotal phase of accelerated growth across virtual, gaming, and linear media landscapes.” At Amazon, Brearton helped integrate MGM into the company, having previously served as chief operating officer at MGM.

Brearton was instrumental in overseeing the $8.5 billion sale of the studio to Amazon. Prior to MGM, Brearton led the Century City office of global law firm Latham & Watkins as managing partner.