Kevin Beggs Appointed Chairman of International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The Lionsgate Television executive takes over from Fred Cohen, who continues as foundation chairman and executive committee member.
- Kevin Beggs, chairman and chief creative officer of Lionsgate Television Group, has been named chairman of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
- Fred Cohen, the outgoing chairman, will remain involved as foundation chairman and a member of the executive committee.
- Bruce Tuchman, previously the secretary of the International Academy, has been appointed as treasurer, succeeding Beggs in this role.
- Beggs has been part of the Academy's Executive Committee since 2009 and has played a significant role in its activities over the years.
- Under Beggs' leadership, Lionsgate Television has grown into one of the largest independent TV businesses, with over $1.5 billion in annual revenue and a robust slate of programming.