AMC Networks Elevates Christina Spade to Take on Dual Role as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
November 22 2021 - 8:30AM
AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX) announced it has elevated Christina
Spade, adding Chief Operating Officer responsibilities to her
current role as Chief Financial Officer. In this new dual role,
Spade will have operating oversight of key businesses, including
AMC Networks International, while continuing to lead financial
operations, investor relations and global technology, for the AMC
Networks portfolio of targeted streaming services and award-winning
brands. Based in New York, she will continue to report to AMC
Networks Interim CEO Matt Blank.
Spade joined AMC Networks in January 2021 after having served as
CFO for the newly-combined ViacomCBS and having held CFO roles at
CBS Corporation and Showtime Networks Inc, where she spent more
than two decades.
“Chris is a talented, experienced and versatile executive whose
contributions have been critical to AMC Networks’ strong
performance this year,” said Blank. “Having worked alongside Chris
for many years at Showtime, I know her leadership skills, her deep
understanding of our business, and her strategic and data driven
approach make her an ideal choice for this new role as we continue
to rapidly grow our streaming business and build upon our
substantial owned IP, and with our continued strong performance of
our traditional linear channels.”
“I look forward to continuing to work with Matt and the talented
team at AMC Networks in this new role, which will enable me to
further lead the company’s ongoing business transformation and
unlock opportunities for more efficient operations while also
helping to guide and manage our investments for growth,” said
Spade.
AMC Networks recently reported strong total company revenue and
AOI growth for the third quarter and increased its full year
financial guidance for these two key metrics. The company’s
targeted streaming portfolio of AMC+, AcornTV, Shudder, Sundance
Now and ALLBLK has strong momentum and high fan engagement, and is
on track to end the year with 9 million paid subscribers,
representing more than 30% year over year growth. In 2022, AMC
Networks will have its strongest content slate ever, with the
highly anticipated returns of Better Call Saul, Killing Eve and The
Walking Dead, and new franchise Anne Rice’s Interview with the
Vampire driving growth across its streaming portfolio and strong
channels business.
Spade began her career as an audit manager with
PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Entertainment, Media and
Communications practice. She is a director and the Audit
Committee Chair for the board of LAMF Global Ventures Corp. I. She
is also a member of the board of directors for the T. Howard
Foundation and a New York City Chapter Board member of Financial
Executives International. She founded and is president of ATR
Children’s Foundation, which is a non-profit organization
established to help children in need. Spade was selected as a 2017
WICT Wonder Woman and served as an executive mentor in WICT’s
mentorship program. She is a CPA and graduated with a B.S. in
accounting from St. Joseph’s University.
ABOUT AMC NETWORKS
AMC Networks is a global entertainment company known for its
popular and critically-acclaimed content. Its portfolio of brands
includes AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with
BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, IFC Films, and a number of
fast-growing streaming services, including the AMC+ premium
streaming bundle, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and ALLBLK. AMC
Studios, the Company’s in-house studio, production and distribution
operation, is behind award-winning owned series and franchises,
including The Walking Dead, the highest-rated series in cable
history. The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its
international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production
services business.
Contacts:
Georgia
Juvelis |
Nicholas
Seibert |
Corporate Communications |
Investor Relations |
917-542-6390 |
646-740-5749 |
Georgia.juvelis@amcnetworks.com |
Nicholas.seibert@amcnetworks.com |
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