Pope will begin her new role on August 22, reporting to Ravi Ahuja, chairman of Global Television Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment Corporate Development.
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has appointed Katherine Pope as President of Sony Pictures Television Studios. She will oversee all domestic scripted productions.
Pope, who most recently was Head of Original Content at Charter Communications, has held leadership roles at major networks, studios and production companies and has developed and overseen numerous acclaimed drama and comedy series over the course of her career. She will begin her new role at SPT on August 22, reporting to Ravi Ahuja, Chairman, Global Television Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment Corporate Development.
Speaking about the appointment, Ahuja said: “Katherine has proven herself as a dynamic leader with impeccable taste and the ability to successfully develop and produce content that resonates with audiences. She is an excellent fit for this role and I’m delighted that she has chosen to join us at SPT.”
He continued: “Katherine brings vast experience that will help us build on the overall strength of our global production capabilities at the studio. With Katherine leading our scripted production business in the US and Wayne Garvie leading our international production business, we have an incredible leadership team dedicated to working with the industry’s top talent to produce undeniable content around the world.”
Pope added: “I am thrilled to be joining the incredibly talented team Tony and Ravi have assembled at SPT – a studio with the strength, expertise and independence to lead amidst the challenges of a rapidly evolving marketplace. I have long admired the creativity and high-quality work SPT consistently produces and can’t wait to explore all the opportunities that lie ahead. I am excited to step onto the lot and get started!”
SPT’s global scripted productions include a wide array of programmes for every major streaming, cable and broadcast platform.
As Head of Original Content at Charter Communications, she successfully created and launched the Spectrum Originals platform, curating a slate of premium series such as the upcoming A Spy Among Friends, starring Damian Lewis and Guy Pearce, as well as Beacon 23, starring Lena Headey and Stephan James, Panhandle, starring Luke Kirby, and George & Tammy, starring Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon.
Prior to joining Charter, Pope launched the television division at Peter Chernin’s Twentieth Century Fox-based production company, where she oversaw all creative development and production and executive produced such series as the acclaimed comedy, New Girl.
Earlier in her career, Pope spent 10 years at NBC/NBC Universal Television Studios where she served in a number of leadership roles including Executive Vice President of the Network and President of the Studio, where she developed hit shows Heroes, Friday Night Lights, 30 Rock, and The Office. She began her career in network news at CBS and ABC News, producing documentaries and specials.
