Lionsgate Promotes Scott Herbst to President of Television Group

Lionsgate has elevated Scott Herbst to president of its Television Group, placing him in charge of all creative operations for the studio. Herbst, who joined Lionsgate in 2018, previously served as executive vice president of TV and head of development. In his new role, he will oversee the studio's full television slate, working alongside executive VPs Lee Hollin and Marcello Bellisario, who lead current programming. The promotion signals Lionsgate's confidence in Herbst's development track record and its commitment to strengthening its TV division amid a competitive content landscape. With Herbst at the helm, Lionsgate aims to build on recent successes and expand its footprint across premium scripted and unscripted programming. The move positions the studio to capitalize on growing demand for original series across streaming and linear platforms.