...Igbokwe was the first Black woman to run a major TV studio
...Longtime TV executive Bonnie Hammer takes on advisory role

NBCUniversal named Pearlena Igbokwe to lead its global television studio business, elevating a Black woman to a key management role at Comcast Corp.’s entertainment division.

As the new chairman of Universal Studio Group, Igbokwe replaces Bonnie Hammer, a longtime cable-TV executive who will take on an advisory role at the company.

The promotion helps NBCUniversal diversify its top management ranks. Igbokwe, who emigrated from Nigeria as a child, became the first Black woman to run a major TV studio when she was named head of Universal Television in 2016. In that role, she oversaw shows like “The Good Place,” “Superstore” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” She previously worked at Showtime.

The move marks the latest leadership change at the Comcast’s entertainment division under NBCUniversal Chief Executive Officer Jeff Shell, who was promoted to his post in January.

It’s also the latest major shake-up at a TV studio this week. On Tuesday, Netflix Inc. named Bela Bajaria the head of a new global television division, promoting her over 18-year veteran Cindy Holland.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-09-09/nbc-names-igbokwe-to-lead-global-tv-studios-replacing-hammer

FG Lauds Pearlena Igbokwe's Appointment As Head Of NBCU’s Global TV Studios

The Federal Government has congratulated Nigerian-born Pearlena Igbokwe on her recent promotion as chairman of the Universal Studio Group, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies, Igbere TV reports.

Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed in a statement made available to Igbere TV on Monday said the Federal Government is very delighted at the news of the promotion which is the latest in a string of successes recorded by Igbokwe.

“The fact that, in her new role, Igbokwe will lead the American company’s growing global television studio business, which includes Universal Television, Universal Content Productions (UCP) and NBCUniversal International Studios, is a pointer to the huge responsibility that comes with the promotion and a testimony to her capability,” Mohammed said.

“Igbokwe is an inspiration to millions of youths around the world and, in particular, those in our country’s burgeoning Creative Industry. We wish her success in her new role.”

The promotion makes her one of the most senior black women in the entertainment business.

The longtime TV executive joined NBC Entertainment in 2012 as executive vice president for drama development after working for 20 years as a programming executive for CBS Corp’s Showtime Networks.

There, she helped develop hit series, including Dexter and Nurse Jackie.

https://igberetvnews.com/1364481/fg-lauds-pearlena-igbokwes-appointment-head-nbcus-global-tv-studios/

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