Overview

• Jennifer Salke has officially stepped down as head of Amazon MGM Studios, a role she held since 2018, to pursue a first-look producing deal with the studio.
• Amazon MGM Studios will not replace Salke’s position, opting instead to restructure leadership with Vernon Sanders (TV) and Courtenay Valenti (Film) reporting directly to Mike Hopkins.
• Salke was instrumental in Amazon MGM Studios’ growth, overseeing major projects like 'The Rings of Power' and 'Reacher,' and expanding the studio’s international presence.
• The restructuring aligns with Amazon’s broader strategy to streamline operations and improve decision-making efficiency across its entertainment divisions.
• The studio remains focused on delivering its upcoming slate of original films and series, continuing the momentum built under Salke’s leadership.