Following Pearlena Igbokwe’s elevation to chairman of Universal Studio Group in September, Erin Underhill has been named president of Universal Television, where the longtime NBC exec will oversee the studio’s production and look to expand its output.
“Throughout her 20-plus-year career at NBCUniversal, Erin has been involved with some of our company’s most iconic shows. Her extraordinary instincts for story are unmatched and valued by her team and she has earned the unqualified respect of all our producers,” said Igbokwe. “She brings a deep understanding of the industry and our studio business as well as a high level of emotional intelligence to this role. I’m excited to see her build upon what she has already contributed to the Universal Television legacy.”
Underhill has been with NBC for two decades, joining in 2000 and working at both the studio and the network, on both the comedy and drama sides.
“Throughout her 20-plus-year career at NBCUniversal, Erin has been involved with some of our company’s most iconic shows. Her extraordinary instincts for story are unmatched and valued by her team and she has earned the unqualified respect of all our producers,” said Igbokwe. “She brings a deep understanding of the industry and our studio business as well as a high level of emotional intelligence to this role. I’m excited to see her build upon what she has already contributed to the Universal Television legacy.”
Underhill has been with NBC for two decades, joining in 2000 and working at both the studio and the network, on both the comedy and drama sides.
- 11/10/2020
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Newly appointed Universal Studio Group head Pearlena Igbokwe outlined, in a Thursday memo to staff, her new leadership team amid NBCUniversal’s greater corporate restructure.
That includes Masami Yamamoto as president of business affairs and operations, Brad Melnick as CFO, Tracy St. Pierre as exec VP of communications and marketing, Bryan Mu as senior VP of content and cultural insights, Jodi Dicenzo as global head of human resources, and Marni Pedorella as general counsel. The move marks a promotion for St. Pierre and Dicenzo.
“I look forward to working with this newly formed leadership team, along with Dawn Olmstead and Jeff Wachtel, to further the collaborative Universal Studio Group strategy,” wrote Igbokwe.
“I understand that change seems to be a constant for all of us these days and I appreciate your patience and resilience through these challenging times. Now that this team is in place, we will be able to...
That includes Masami Yamamoto as president of business affairs and operations, Brad Melnick as CFO, Tracy St. Pierre as exec VP of communications and marketing, Bryan Mu as senior VP of content and cultural insights, Jodi Dicenzo as global head of human resources, and Marni Pedorella as general counsel. The move marks a promotion for St. Pierre and Dicenzo.
“I look forward to working with this newly formed leadership team, along with Dawn Olmstead and Jeff Wachtel, to further the collaborative Universal Studio Group strategy,” wrote Igbokwe.
“I understand that change seems to be a constant for all of us these days and I appreciate your patience and resilience through these challenging times. Now that this team is in place, we will be able to...
- 9/17/2020
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
The leadership team for Universal Studio Group, which now comprises Universal Television, Ucp and NBCUniversal International Studios, has been set.
Pearlena Igbokwe, who was promoted from Universal TV President to Chairman of Universal Studio Group earlier this month, revealed the execs who will oversee the divison’s business affairs, finance, communications, research, Hr and legal teams.
The execs below will report to Igbokwe, who sent out a note to internal staff this morning.
Masami Yamamoto is set as President, Business Affairs and Operations, overseeing all aspects of business affairs for the global studio group including negotiations and deal-making for Universal Television, Ucp and NBCUniversal International Studios.
Brad Melnick is Chief Financial Officer, with financial oversight of the television studios. He will be responsible for financial performance, production finance, long-range planning and strategy.
Tracy St.Pierre has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Communications and Marketing.
Bryan Mu becomes Senior Vice President,...
Pearlena Igbokwe, who was promoted from Universal TV President to Chairman of Universal Studio Group earlier this month, revealed the execs who will oversee the divison’s business affairs, finance, communications, research, Hr and legal teams.
The execs below will report to Igbokwe, who sent out a note to internal staff this morning.
Masami Yamamoto is set as President, Business Affairs and Operations, overseeing all aspects of business affairs for the global studio group including negotiations and deal-making for Universal Television, Ucp and NBCUniversal International Studios.
Brad Melnick is Chief Financial Officer, with financial oversight of the television studios. He will be responsible for financial performance, production finance, long-range planning and strategy.
Tracy St.Pierre has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Communications and Marketing.
Bryan Mu becomes Senior Vice President,...
- 9/17/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Pearlena Igbokwe wasted no time in setting her leadership team for the Universal Studio Group, which covers all aspects of TV production at the company.
Masami Yamamoto was named president of business affairs and operations, overseeing all aspects of business affairs for the global studio group including negotiations and deal-making for Universal Television, Ucp and NBCUniversal International Studios.
Brad Melnick will be chief financial officer, responsible for financial performance, production finance, long-range planning and strategy.
Tracy St. Pierre was promoted to EVP of communications and marketing; Bryan Mu was made SVP of content and cultural insights, leading resarch and analytics to drive strategic planning and audience insights.
Jodi Dicenzo was elevated to global head of human resources, and Marni Pedorella was named general counsel of Universal Studio Group reporting to both Igbokwe and Kim Harris, EVP and general counsel for NBCUniversal.
Universal Studio Group is comprised of Universal Television, Ucp and NBCUniversal International Studios.
Masami Yamamoto was named president of business affairs and operations, overseeing all aspects of business affairs for the global studio group including negotiations and deal-making for Universal Television, Ucp and NBCUniversal International Studios.
Brad Melnick will be chief financial officer, responsible for financial performance, production finance, long-range planning and strategy.
Tracy St. Pierre was promoted to EVP of communications and marketing; Bryan Mu was made SVP of content and cultural insights, leading resarch and analytics to drive strategic planning and audience insights.
Jodi Dicenzo was elevated to global head of human resources, and Marni Pedorella was named general counsel of Universal Studio Group reporting to both Igbokwe and Kim Harris, EVP and general counsel for NBCUniversal.
Universal Studio Group is comprised of Universal Television, Ucp and NBCUniversal International Studios.
- 9/17/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Departing NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt said goodbye Monday to the network that he led for nearly eight years.
Shortly after NBC announced Monday that veteran executives Paul Telegdy and George Cheeks would take over as heads of NBC’s entertainment division, Greenblatt sent a memo to staff thanking colleagues. “I love this network and our parent company, but since NBC is back on track and has achieved such great success I think it’s time for me to turn to a new challenge,” Greenblatt wrote.
The news that Greenblatt had decided to leave NBC, first reported by Variety Friday, surprised the industry. Under Greenblatt, the Peacock has become the most dominant broadcaster. Over four of the last five seasons, it has ranked as the top-rated primetime network in the 18-49 demo. NBC also finished the 52-week 2017-18 season as the No. 1 network in nearly every ratings category, including total...
Shortly after NBC announced Monday that veteran executives Paul Telegdy and George Cheeks would take over as heads of NBC’s entertainment division, Greenblatt sent a memo to staff thanking colleagues. “I love this network and our parent company, but since NBC is back on track and has achieved such great success I think it’s time for me to turn to a new challenge,” Greenblatt wrote.
The news that Greenblatt had decided to leave NBC, first reported by Variety Friday, surprised the industry. Under Greenblatt, the Peacock has become the most dominant broadcaster. Over four of the last five seasons, it has ranked as the top-rated primetime network in the 18-49 demo. NBC also finished the 52-week 2017-18 season as the No. 1 network in nearly every ratings category, including total...
- 9/24/2018
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
Following this morning official announcement that Bob Greenblatt would be leaving his post as NBC Entertainment chairman after nearly eight years, he has sent a note to the company staff.
In it, he admits that “it is with very mixed feelings” that he decided to leave NBC but felt that, with the network at the top of the ratings, it was time for him “to turn to a new challenge.”
Greenblatt recounted some of the accomplishments by NBC during his tenure, praised his entire senior executive team and NBC series creators and thanked some of his predecessors in the top NBC job for their advise.
“This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” Greenblatt said in conclusion. Here is his full memo:
To all my colleagues at NBC —
It is with very mixed feelings that I have decided to leave NBC after nearly eight years. I...
In it, he admits that “it is with very mixed feelings” that he decided to leave NBC but felt that, with the network at the top of the ratings, it was time for him “to turn to a new challenge.”
Greenblatt recounted some of the accomplishments by NBC during his tenure, praised his entire senior executive team and NBC series creators and thanked some of his predecessors in the top NBC job for their advise.
“This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” Greenblatt said in conclusion. Here is his full memo:
To all my colleagues at NBC —
It is with very mixed feelings that I have decided to leave NBC after nearly eight years. I...
- 9/24/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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