Banijay Names Cris Abrego Americas Boss, Gil Goldschein Leaves Bunim-Murray Productions
Peter White Television EditorCris Abrego has been appointed as Banijay boss across the U.S. and Latin America.The 51 Minds Entertainment co-founder has scored the top job on this side of the pond after Banijay closed its acquisition of Endemol Shine.He becomes Chairman of the Americas, Banijay and President and CEO, Endemol Shine Holdings, reporting to CEO Marco Bassetti.Abrego, who was previously EO, Endemol Shine North America and Chairman, Endemol Shine Americas, will oversee companies including Endemol Shine North America, Bunim/Murray Productions, Authentic Entertainment, Truly Original, 51 Minds Entertainment, Stephen David Entertainment and YellowBird US as well as Endemol Shine Latino.