AMC Networks General Counsel Jamie Gallagher to Retire at Year End
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AMC Networks General Counsel and EVP Jamie Gallagher will retire at the end of 2024 after more than 16 years of service. Gallagher played a important role in guiding AMC Networks through significant milestones, including taking the company public in 2011, creating AMC Studios, and establishing the company's targeted streaming portfolio, led by AMC+. CEO Kristin Dolan praised Gallagher's exceptional leadership and contributions, highlighting his instrumental role in navigating the dynamic media landscape. Gallagher expressed gratitude for his experience at AMC Networks, calling it the greatest professional experience of his life. The company has initiated a search for a successor and will provide updates as appropriate.
Positive
- Long-term stability in key leadership position with 16+ years of service
- Successful navigation of major corporate milestones (going public, creating AMC Studios, establishing streaming portfolio)
- Positive relationship between executive leadership and departing General Counsel
Negative
- Loss of experienced General Counsel with extensive company knowledge
- Potential disruption during leadership transition in legal department
NEW YORK, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 Networks
AMC 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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