AMC Networks General Counsel Jamie Gallagher to Retire at Year End
July 30 2024 - 4:10PM
AMC Networks, Inc. [NASDAQ: AMCX] announced today that Jamie
Gallagher, the company’s long-time General Counsel and EVP, will
retire at the end of the year. Following more than 16 years of
service, Gallagher will step down from his role, concluding a
distinguished career marked by invaluable contributions to the
company.
Throughout his tenure, Gallagher has been a cornerstone of the
AMC Networks leadership team, guiding the company through
significant chapters in its evolution, including taking the company
public in 2011; creating AMC Studios, the in-house studio behind
the company’s many celebrated series and franchises; and
establishing the company’s targeted streaming portfolio, led by its
flagship streaming service AMC+. He has played a crucial role
managing complex legal matters and corporate transactions all while
safeguarding the company’s legal and ethical standards.
“We are deeply grateful for Jamie’s exceptional leadership and
contributions to AMC Networks,” said Kristin Dolan, AMC Networks
CEO. “He’s been instrumental in helping guide our business through
many milestones, as we’ve navigated a dynamic and ever-changing
media landscape. I’ll miss his wisdom, good counsel and
encyclopedic knowledge derived from his ardent love of books. We
wish him all the best as he begins this new chapter.”
“Working at AMC Networks has been an honor and a privilege and
the greatest professional experience of my life,” said Gallagher.
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with so many creative and
wonderful people and I will miss the friendship and camaraderie
that has always made AMC Networks a very special place. I’m
particularly grateful to my superb legal team for their commitment,
their excellence, and their support. AMC Networks will always be in
my heart, and I wish the company continued great success into the
future.”
The company has initiated a search for a
successor and will provide updates as appropriate.
About AMC NetworksAMC
Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest
stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination
for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The
company creates and curates celebrated series and films across
distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere.
Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV,
Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC
AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios,
which includes U.S. distribution and sales
responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and WE tv; and
film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films.
The company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio,
production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and
fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead
Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe; and AMC Networks
International, its international programming business.
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