Entertainment executive Liz Jenkins has been named to the newly created role of chief business officer for the NBCUniversal Studio Group. The former COO of Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine joins the company with an expansive title to oversee strategy and business operations, reporting to studio chairman and NBCU Chief Content Officer Donna Langley.
“Liz has established herself as an industry leader with a deep understanding of the complexities of our business, and her unique perspective and varied experience fuel her drive for innovation,” Langley said of the hire. “She is a builder; whether it’s brands, individual projects, or culture. As the Studio Group continues to develop and adapt to the new industry climate, Liz will be an incredible partner to me and the broader NBCUniversal team.”
Jenkins will serve as “connective tissue” within the company’s content business, which Langley assumed control of in a July reorganization led by Comcast president Mike Cavanagh.
“Liz has established herself as an industry leader with a deep understanding of the complexities of our business, and her unique perspective and varied experience fuel her drive for innovation,” Langley said of the hire. “She is a builder; whether it’s brands, individual projects, or culture. As the Studio Group continues to develop and adapt to the new industry climate, Liz will be an incredible partner to me and the broader NBCUniversal team.”
Jenkins will serve as “connective tissue” within the company’s content business, which Langley assumed control of in a July reorganization led by Comcast president Mike Cavanagh.
- 9/5/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Universal Pictures announced on Monday that it has hired Cathy Nam, longtime senior vice president of publicity and communications for New Line Cinema, as its SVP of global communications.
Nam will report to Evan Langweiler, EVP of global communications and media relations, who announced the hiring.
“In rounding out the global communications team, I was looking for a collaborator that would not only bring a wealth of experience, but would support me in fostering an environment where our team could do our best work on behalf of the studio. Cathy brings all these elements to the table, in addition to her outstanding relationships and strategic approach to corporate communications,” Langweiler said.
In her new position, Nam will collaborate with production partners and divisions within Universal Filmed Entertainment Group — including creative development, production, acquisitions, marketing and distribution, home entertainment and franchise management — to steer the communications strategy across the studio’s global portfolio.
Nam will report to Evan Langweiler, EVP of global communications and media relations, who announced the hiring.
“In rounding out the global communications team, I was looking for a collaborator that would not only bring a wealth of experience, but would support me in fostering an environment where our team could do our best work on behalf of the studio. Cathy brings all these elements to the table, in addition to her outstanding relationships and strategic approach to corporate communications,” Langweiler said.
In her new position, Nam will collaborate with production partners and divisions within Universal Filmed Entertainment Group — including creative development, production, acquisitions, marketing and distribution, home entertainment and franchise management — to steer the communications strategy across the studio’s global portfolio.
- 5/30/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Longtime communications executive Cathy Nam has joined Universal Filmed Entertainment Group as senior vp, global communications.
The executive is moving from New Line Cinema, the Warner Bros. division at which she spent over two decades honing her PR skills.
Per Tuesday’s announcement, Nam will help steer the integrated communications strategy efforts across Ufeg’s global portfolio, collaborating with production partners and divisions including creative development, production, acquisitions, marketing and distribution, home entertainment and franchise management. Nam will also provide support to Universal’s film labels Focus Features and DreamWorks Animation.
She will report to Evan Langweiler, the company’s executive vp, global communications and media relations and be based at the studio’s headquarters in Universal City.
“In rounding out the global communications team, I was looking for a collaborator that would not only bring a wealth of experience, but would support me in fostering an environment where our...
The executive is moving from New Line Cinema, the Warner Bros. division at which she spent over two decades honing her PR skills.
Per Tuesday’s announcement, Nam will help steer the integrated communications strategy efforts across Ufeg’s global portfolio, collaborating with production partners and divisions including creative development, production, acquisitions, marketing and distribution, home entertainment and franchise management. Nam will also provide support to Universal’s film labels Focus Features and DreamWorks Animation.
She will report to Evan Langweiler, the company’s executive vp, global communications and media relations and be based at the studio’s headquarters in Universal City.
“In rounding out the global communications team, I was looking for a collaborator that would not only bring a wealth of experience, but would support me in fostering an environment where our...
- 5/30/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former New Line SVP Publicity and Communications Cathy Nam has joined Universal Filmed Entertainment Group as its new SVP Global Communications.
In the position, Nam will help steer the integrated communications strategy efforts across Ufeg’s global portfolio, collaborating with production partners and divisions including creative development, production, acquisitions, marketing and distribution, home entertainment and franchise management. Nam will also provide support to Universal’s film labels Focus Features and DreamWorks Animation. She will be based at the studio’s global headquarters in Universal City, reporting to Evan Langweiler, the studio’s EVP Global Communications and Media Relations.
At New Line, Nam oversaw PR on such franchises as It and The Conjuring universe as well as Creed, Rampage, Shazam! and Mortal Kombat. She also served in an advisory role for Warner Bros. Theater Ventures, the studio’s live stage play division, which most recently was represented on Broadway with the multi-Tony nominated hit Beetlejuice.
In the position, Nam will help steer the integrated communications strategy efforts across Ufeg’s global portfolio, collaborating with production partners and divisions including creative development, production, acquisitions, marketing and distribution, home entertainment and franchise management. Nam will also provide support to Universal’s film labels Focus Features and DreamWorks Animation. She will be based at the studio’s global headquarters in Universal City, reporting to Evan Langweiler, the studio’s EVP Global Communications and Media Relations.
At New Line, Nam oversaw PR on such franchises as It and The Conjuring universe as well as Creed, Rampage, Shazam! and Mortal Kombat. She also served in an advisory role for Warner Bros. Theater Ventures, the studio’s live stage play division, which most recently was represented on Broadway with the multi-Tony nominated hit Beetlejuice.
- 5/30/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Former Feuds executive will be based in UK.
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has hired longtime Freuds executive Cathy Dunkley as vice president of communications and media relations, based in the UK.
Dunkley served as a consultant to the group (Ufeg) in her role at Freuds for 15 years. She has worked with Focus Features and many Universal filmmakers and will continue to support strategic communications around global business initiatives specific to film.
Dunkley wiill take up the role in early April and report to Los Angeles-based EVP communications Evan Langweiler. She will work alongside communications VP’s Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White.
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has hired longtime Freuds executive Cathy Dunkley as vice president of communications and media relations, based in the UK.
Dunkley served as a consultant to the group (Ufeg) in her role at Freuds for 15 years. She has worked with Focus Features and many Universal filmmakers and will continue to support strategic communications around global business initiatives specific to film.
Dunkley wiill take up the role in early April and report to Los Angeles-based EVP communications Evan Langweiler. She will work alongside communications VP’s Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White.
- 3/22/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Former Feuds executive will be based in UK.
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has hired longtime Freuds executive Cathy Dunkley as vice president of communications and media relations, based in the UK.
Dunkley served as a consultant to the group (Ufeg) in her role at Freuds for 15 years. She has worked with Focus Features and many Universal filmmakers and will continue to support strategic communications around global business initiatives specific to film.
She reports to LA-based EVP communications Evan Langweiler and will work alongside communications VP’s Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White. Dunkley joined Freuds in 2005 after serving as a UK-based...
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has hired longtime Freuds executive Cathy Dunkley as vice president of communications and media relations, based in the UK.
Dunkley served as a consultant to the group (Ufeg) in her role at Freuds for 15 years. She has worked with Focus Features and many Universal filmmakers and will continue to support strategic communications around global business initiatives specific to film.
She reports to LA-based EVP communications Evan Langweiler and will work alongside communications VP’s Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White. Dunkley joined Freuds in 2005 after serving as a UK-based...
- 3/22/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has hired veteran PR exec and former journalist Cathy Dunkley as Vice President, Communications and Media Relations out of the UK. The well-liked and respected Dunkley joins Universal after 15 years as a consultant at London-based Freuds.
At Universal, she will continue to support strategic communications around global business initiatives specific to film, reporting to LA-based EVP Communications, Evan Langweiler, and working alongside Ufeg Communication’s VPs Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White. As a consultant, Dunkley has previously worked with Focus Features and many Universal filmmakers.
Says Langweiler, “Cathy has been an invaluable partner to the film group for more than a decade. Her success in strategic communications across numerous client groups makes her a valuable asset to the global Universal portfolio. As the international media landscape continues to evolve, having a dedicated presence on the ground in the UK provides the studio with the ability...
At Universal, she will continue to support strategic communications around global business initiatives specific to film, reporting to LA-based EVP Communications, Evan Langweiler, and working alongside Ufeg Communication’s VPs Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White. As a consultant, Dunkley has previously worked with Focus Features and many Universal filmmakers.
Says Langweiler, “Cathy has been an invaluable partner to the film group for more than a decade. Her success in strategic communications across numerous client groups makes her a valuable asset to the global Universal portfolio. As the international media landscape continues to evolve, having a dedicated presence on the ground in the UK provides the studio with the ability...
- 3/22/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal Pictures has named Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White as vice presidents of global communications.
Momtaheni and White are based in Los Angeles and report to Evan Langweiler, head of global communications. The pair start their new roles this week.
Their hiring comes as the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group restructures its communications department. Longtime executive Cindy Gardner, who previously led the team, was recently elevated to the newly created role of executive VP of west coast operations. With Gardner’s promotion, Langweiler is currently overseeing communication strategy for the film studio.
In their new roles, Momtaheni and White will be involved in all aspects of communication across the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group portfolio.
Momtaheni will be responsible for leading all transactional media for the film group, including casting, acquisitions and other deals for movies in development or production. She most recently served as the director of corporate communications at United Talent Agency,...
Momtaheni and White are based in Los Angeles and report to Evan Langweiler, head of global communications. The pair start their new roles this week.
Their hiring comes as the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group restructures its communications department. Longtime executive Cindy Gardner, who previously led the team, was recently elevated to the newly created role of executive VP of west coast operations. With Gardner’s promotion, Langweiler is currently overseeing communication strategy for the film studio.
In their new roles, Momtaheni and White will be involved in all aspects of communication across the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group portfolio.
Momtaheni will be responsible for leading all transactional media for the film group, including casting, acquisitions and other deals for movies in development or production. She most recently served as the director of corporate communications at United Talent Agency,...
- 4/15/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Former UTA and Annapura vet Ashley Momtaheni and Hulu’s Kendel White have joined Universal Filmed Entertainment Group as VPs of Global Communications.
The duo start in their new roles this week. They will report to Evan Langweiler who was recently promoted to Head of Global Communications for Uni’s Film Group. Langweiler reports directly to Chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Donna Langley.
Most recently Momtaheni was the Director of Corporate Communications at UTA. She helped lead internal and external communications strategies, heightening the profile of the company and its agents. She also oversaw the public image of UTA and 16 of its divisions of business. Prior to UTA, Momtaheni was Head of Corporate Communications for Annapurna Pictures and handled press for the film, interactive, television and theatre divisions. Her career also included time with Warner Bros. in their publicity group as well as a Producer for ABC News/Good Morning America.
The duo start in their new roles this week. They will report to Evan Langweiler who was recently promoted to Head of Global Communications for Uni’s Film Group. Langweiler reports directly to Chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Donna Langley.
Most recently Momtaheni was the Director of Corporate Communications at UTA. She helped lead internal and external communications strategies, heightening the profile of the company and its agents. She also oversaw the public image of UTA and 16 of its divisions of business. Prior to UTA, Momtaheni was Head of Corporate Communications for Annapurna Pictures and handled press for the film, interactive, television and theatre divisions. Her career also included time with Warner Bros. in their publicity group as well as a Producer for ABC News/Good Morning America.
- 4/15/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Cindy Gardner, Universal Pictures’ global communications head, has been promoted to a new position as executive vice president of NBCUniversal West Coast, according to memos obtained by TheWrap by studio chairman Donna Langley and NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell and EVP Adam Miller.
In addition, the studio has promoted longtime global communications SVP Evan Langweiler as Gardner’s successor in her previous position. He will report to Langley while Gardner will report to Miller at NBCUniversal. Karen Fung will continue to oversee internal communications for Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.
“I continue to be proud of Cindy’s leadership since joining our team, and I am thrilled that her passion and commitment will now stretch across the broader company,” Langley wrote in her memo announcing the promotion. “Cindy has been and will continue to be a trusted advisor, colleague and friend to our leadership team, and so many of you, and I...
In addition, the studio has promoted longtime global communications SVP Evan Langweiler as Gardner’s successor in her previous position. He will report to Langley while Gardner will report to Miller at NBCUniversal. Karen Fung will continue to oversee internal communications for Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.
“I continue to be proud of Cindy’s leadership since joining our team, and I am thrilled that her passion and commitment will now stretch across the broader company,” Langley wrote in her memo announcing the promotion. “Cindy has been and will continue to be a trusted advisor, colleague and friend to our leadership team, and so many of you, and I...
- 4/13/2021
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Universal has elevated two of the top-notch corporate communications execs in the biz. Cindy Gardner, who has been head of global communications for the past four years, has been promoted to the new role of Executive Vice President of NBCUniversal West Coast to support all lines of business across the West Coast and help position the company competitively for the future.
Evan Langweiler will now lead global communications for the Film group, reporting to Donna Langley. He’s been with the company for 12 years and key in developing communications strategies. Karen Fung continues to oversee internal communications and employee experience for the Film group, reporting to Lissa Freed and working closely with Hr and global communications.
Here are internal notes from Langley, and another from Jeff Shell and Adam Miller:
I’m proud to share some news. Cindy Gardner, our head of global communications for the last 4 years, is...
Evan Langweiler will now lead global communications for the Film group, reporting to Donna Langley. He’s been with the company for 12 years and key in developing communications strategies. Karen Fung continues to oversee internal communications and employee experience for the Film group, reporting to Lissa Freed and working closely with Hr and global communications.
Here are internal notes from Langley, and another from Jeff Shell and Adam Miller:
I’m proud to share some news. Cindy Gardner, our head of global communications for the last 4 years, is...
- 4/13/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Longtime NBCUniversal executive Cindy Gardner has been elevated to the newly-created role of Executive Vice President, West Coast.
The venerable communications lead previously served as EVP of global comms for Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, working closely with chairman Donna Langley.
In a Tuesday memo from NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell and chief administration officer Adam Miller, the pair said Gardner will now collaborate “with West Coast business leaders to drive strategies that help grow our business, be the preferred home for top talent, elevate and protect our reputation, and maintain and enhance our external relationships.”
Shell and Miller underscored Gardner’s deep knowledge of the company’s California assets — including the Universal Pictures lot, theme park, and broadcast operations — as factors in her elevation. She will report directly to Miller with a dotted line to Shell.
As Gardner moves away from the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Evan Langweiler will take her post,...
The venerable communications lead previously served as EVP of global comms for Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, working closely with chairman Donna Langley.
In a Tuesday memo from NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell and chief administration officer Adam Miller, the pair said Gardner will now collaborate “with West Coast business leaders to drive strategies that help grow our business, be the preferred home for top talent, elevate and protect our reputation, and maintain and enhance our external relationships.”
Shell and Miller underscored Gardner’s deep knowledge of the company’s California assets — including the Universal Pictures lot, theme park, and broadcast operations — as factors in her elevation. She will report directly to Miller with a dotted line to Shell.
As Gardner moves away from the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Evan Langweiler will take her post,...
- 4/13/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Longtime Universal Pictures corporate communications executive Cindy Gardner has been promoted to the newly created role of executive vp of NBCUniversal West Coast.
In a twinned move, Evan Langweiler will now head all communications for the film studio. He’ll report to Donna Langley, who is chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.
Read Langley’s memo to staff below.
I’m proud to share some news. Cindy Gardner, our head of global communications for the last 4 years, is taking on a new and exciting leadership role at the company.
She has been promoted to the new role of Executive Vice ...
In a twinned move, Evan Langweiler will now head all communications for the film studio. He’ll report to Donna Langley, who is chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.
Read Langley’s memo to staff below.
I’m proud to share some news. Cindy Gardner, our head of global communications for the last 4 years, is taking on a new and exciting leadership role at the company.
She has been promoted to the new role of Executive Vice ...
- 4/13/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Longtime Universal Pictures corporate communications executive Cindy Gardner has been promoted to the newly created role of executive vp of NBCUniversal West Coast.
In a twinned move, Evan Langweiler will now head all communications for the film studio. He’ll report to Donna Langley, who is chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.
Read Langley’s memo to staff below.
I’m proud to share some news. Cindy Gardner, our head of global communications for the last 4 years, is taking on a new and exciting leadership role at the company.
She has been promoted to the new role of Executive Vice ...
In a twinned move, Evan Langweiler will now head all communications for the film studio. He’ll report to Donna Langley, who is chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group.
Read Langley’s memo to staff below.
I’m proud to share some news. Cindy Gardner, our head of global communications for the last 4 years, is taking on a new and exciting leadership role at the company.
She has been promoted to the new role of Executive Vice ...
- 4/13/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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