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Mainstay Ent. Promotes Duo to Co-CEOs
6 Jan
Summary
- Derek Van Pelt and Ray Moheet promoted to co-CEOs.
- They will oversee daily operations and strategic direction.
- Company has development projects including Trevor Noah's memoir adaptation.

Mainstay Entertainment has announced the promotion of Derek Van Pelt and Ray Moheet to the roles of co-Chief Executive Officers. In their new capacity, they will jointly manage the company's daily operations while collaborating with founder and chairman Norman Aladjem on strategic initiatives and long-term growth.
Both executives have been integral to Mainstay since its inception in March 2017, serving as manager/producers. Their extensive experience includes producing notable television shows and comedy specials for Van Pelt, and films and series for Moheet, demonstrating a deep commitment to artist career development and storytelling.
The company is actively developing several high-profile projects, including an adaptation of Trevor Noah's bestseller "Born a Crime" and "The Sun Always Sets in the West," slated for a 2026 start. Television development includes "Patti Stanger's Strike a Match" series and "Martha's Vineyard v. DeSantis."