# Lionsgate Finds New Television Group President

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/lionsgate-finds-new-television-group-president/
- Published: 2026-10-27T18:09:14+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/lionsgate-television-group-president-1236740717/
- Topics: Business, Government, Markets, Politics

## Key points

- Scott Herbst is now president of Lionsgate Television Group.
- His role covers the group’s wider creative operations.
- Lionsgate recently renewed 12 of its 13 scripted series.

## Summary

Lionsgate has promoted Scott Herbst to president of its Television Group, expanding his remit from development to lead the group’s creative operations. The move reshapes leadership after vice-chair Sandra Stern stepped down in March 2026, although she remains a long-term consultant.

Herbst joined Lionsgate in 2018 and will oversee development, current programming, casting, music and scripted digital series, reporting to chair Kevin Beggs. Current programming head Lee Hollin and casting head Marcello Bellisario have signed new long-term deals, while television music head Russell Ziecker will report to Herbst. Lionsgate recently renewed 12 of its 13 current scripted series, including *The Studio* and *The Hunting Wives*.

## Coverage

- [The Hollywood Reporter: Lionsgate Finds New Television Group President](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/lionsgate-television-group-president-1236740717/)
- [Variety: Lionsgate Promotes Scott Herbst to President of Television Group](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/scott-herbst-lionsgate-president-television-group-1236932167/)

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