Former EVP of TriStar Television Kathryn Busby has been tapped for President of Original Programming at Starz. Busby will report directly to Starz President and CEO Jeffery Hirsch.
Busby is now sitting at the helm of the programming and development team, designing the course for Starz’s digital reach around the world. She is honored with the responsibility of their recent mandate; a commitment to showcase narratives that speak to underrepresented audiences.
Deadline captured a statement from Hirsch and his thoughts about the new President of Original Programming, “Kathryn is an incredible well-seasoned executive who has a long-running track record of developing series with unique voices,”
Hirsch continued, “We are excited to welcome her to the Starz team where I know she’ll be instrumental in furthering the company’s commitment to delivering programming for women and underrepresented audiences.” Busby will be taking over for Christina Davis, who transitioned away from Starz in June.
Busby holds 25 years of experience in developing and producing content, reaching across different digital platforms. Throughout her career, Busby has held leadership roles within Sony Pictures Television, Turner Broadcasting, New Line Cinema, The Carsey-Werner Company, and Universal Television.
In a prior Deadline article, Busby stated, “I am inspired by Starz’s dedication and commitment to fearless, unapologetic stories and characters, and I am beyond thrilled to work with the extraordinary team there,”
“The time is now for storytelling that celebrates the full spectrum of humanity, and the place to do it is Starz. This is an amazing opportunity, and I can’t wait to get started.” Busby said.
Betti Halsell, senior writer | Hollywood Melanin
