NBCUniversal Names Hello Sunshine Exec Liz Jenkins as Chief Business Officer for Studio Group
variety.comMatt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Entertainment executive Liz Jenkins has been named to the newly created role of chief business officer for the NBCUniversal Studio Group.
The former COO of Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine joins the company with an expansive title to oversee strategy and business operations, reporting to studio chairman and NBCU Chief Content Officer Donna Langley. “Liz has established herself as an industry leader with a deep understanding of the complexities of our business, and her unique perspective and varied experience fuel her drive for innovation,” Langley said of the hire. “She is a builder; whether it’s brands, individual projects, or culture.
As the Studio Group continues to develop and adapt to the new industry climate, Liz will be an incredible partner to me and the broader NBCUniversal team.” Jenkins will serve as “connective tissue” within the company’s content business, which Langley assumed control of in a July reorganization led by Comcast president Mike Cavanagh.
Jenkins takes her post later in September. In addition to hiring Jenkins, Langley has bolstered several other executives. Peter Levinsohn has bumped up to chairman of global distribution and expands his oversight to the international theatrical team, which continues to be run by Veronkia Kwan Vandenberg.
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