Banijay Entertainment Restructures Leadership for Scripted Division

France-based content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment has announced a new leadership structure for its central scripted division. On Monday, the company appointed Steve Matthews as the head of scripted, creative, and Johannes Jensen as the head of scripted, business. Both will report to Chief Business Officer Frédéric Balmary, working collaboratively to support and enhance the group’s impressive portfolio of over 60 dedicated labels.

Leadership Backgrounds

Prior to this, Matthews held the position of content partnerships executive, while Jensen served as the head of scripted for Banijay Nordic. Jensen has also led two production labels, Jarowskij and Yellow Bird, which have now merged into Jarowskij/Yellow Bird. Banijay highlighted Jensen’s significant contributions to enhancing scripted slates, showcasing his expertise in co-production, navigating industry complexities, and driving long-term strategic growth. Since joining in 2023, Matthews has been instrumental in supporting the scripted community, enhancing the storytelling pipeline, and initiating collaborative efforts across global labels.

Strategic Growth Ahead

Banijay emphasized that Matthews and Jensen will leverage their complementary skills to evolve their roles and ambitiously expand the group’s offerings in the global scripted market.

Strengthening Creative and Business Acumen

Balmary remarked, “Our scripted offerings are thriving, with a combined slate of new hits and successful returning shows receiving prestigious awards and critical acclaim.” He added that the refreshed roles for Steve and Johannes will enhance the company’s creative and business capabilities, ensuring continued innovation and leadership on the global stage.

Fostering Creative Partnerships

Matthews emphasized the importance of supporting and empowering editorial teams while fostering strong creative partnerships across Banijay Entertainment’s scripted network. He stated, “By developing lasting relationships with both established and emerging talent, we will continue to elevate the group’s reputation for exceptional storytelling.”

Collaboration for Success

Jensen added, “In today’s competitive landscape, success hinges on creating and leveraging a powerful slate of scripted intellectual property. Collaboration is key to that success, and this new structure will align deal-making expertise with creative talent, ensuring we maintain our global influence.”

Notable Scripted Successes

Banijay Entertainment’s scripted triumphs include acclaimed titles such as Ripley featuring Andrew Scott, The Sixth Commandment, Like Water for Chocolate, Billionaire’s Island, and NCIS: Sydney.

Persons

Steve Matthews, Johannes Jensen, Frédéric Balmary

Company Names

Banijay Entertainment, Banijay Nordic, Jarowskij, Yellow Bird

Titles

Ripley, The Sixth Commandment, Like Water for Chocolate, Billionaire’s Island, NCIS: Sydney

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