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.