Warren Promoted to Head Lionsgate TV Biz

Lionsgate Television has appointed Keith Warren as its new EVP and Head of Television Business Affairs. Warren, who has been with the company for 12 years, will now lead business affairs for the Television Group. His responsibilities will include negotiating talent, network, and co-production agreements for all scripted series.

This promotion comes after the departure of decorated executive Sandra Stern from her role as Vice Chairman of Lionsgate Television Group. Warren's expanded role is not a direct replacement for Stern but focuses specifically on business affairs.

Reporting to Lionsgate Television Chair & Chief Creative Officer Kevin Beggs, Warren will collaborate with EVP & Head of Development Scott Herbst and EVP & Head of Current Programming Lee Hollin. He has previously been promoted to SVP, Television Business Affairs two years ago and will continue to work with EVPs Ashley Morales and Dan Hadl.

Warren has a significant track record, including overseeing negotiations for "The Rookie" franchise's Season 9 renewal and its spinoff "The Rookie: North." He also led the deal for a two-season pickup of "Ghosts" at CBS and managed business affairs for the "Power" franchise, including its upcoming offshoots. Recently, he secured a series order for "The Interrogator" at Fox.

Kevin Beggs lauded Warren as a "highly strategic executive" who has been instrumental in orchestrating key series deals and is respected by partners and colleagues. Beggs emphasized Warren's leadership and expertise will be crucial for expanding Lionsgate Television's premium scripted slate. Over the past year, Lionsgate Television achieved a strong renewal rate, with 12 out of 13 current scripted series being renewed, including breakout freshman shows.