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A+E Studios Names Chris Sanagustin Head of Current Programming

The veteran executive brings global streaming expertise to steer A+E’s flagship scripted slate.

Overview

  • Sanagustin will report to Tana Jamieson, co-head and EVP of creative affairs at A+E Studios.
  • Her portfolio includes oversight of Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer and the untitled Lars Kepler project for Apple TV.
  • She most recently served as president of Pine Tree Entertainment, the company co-founded by Bill Prady.
  • Previous posts include leading Netflix’s Brazilian originals group and serving as EVP of current programming at Universal Television.
  • The hire follows a period of industry deal chatter around A+E Media, with recent reports noting outside acquisition interest.