KEVIN BEGGS NAMED CHAIRMAN, INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
BRUCE TUCHMAN TAKES ON BEGGS’ CURRENT ROLE AS TREASURER
New York, March 13, 2025 – Kevin Beggs, Chair of the Lionsgate Television Group and Lionsgate Chief Content Integration Officer, has been named Chairman of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Beggs’ previous position as Treasurer of the Academy will be assumed by Bruce Tuchman, who is currently Secretary. The announcements were made today by International Academy President & CEO, Bruce L. Paisner who made the appointments under the International Academy by-laws.
Beggs succeeds Fred Cohen, who is stepping down but remaining as Foundation Chairman & Executive Committee Member.
“Kevin is a highly regarded industry leader who has been deeply involved in the activities of the International Academy since he joined the Executive Committee in 2009 and we are delighted he is now taking on the Chairmanship.” said Bruce L. Paisner, President & CEO, International Academy and Senior Advisor Hearst Entertainment & Syndication.
He added “Fred and I have worked together at the International Academy for many years, and he has brought great imagination and thought to that role. I am glad he will continue to bring his wisdom and institutional knowledge to the International Academy.”
“I look forward to becoming even more involved with this prestigious organization whose core mission is very close to my heart,” said Beggs. “The Academy is a leader in discovering new creative voices, honoring established talent and serving as a valuable forum for the exchange of ideas at a critical inflection point for our industry. It’s an honor to work closely with Bruce and to build on the growth the organization has achieved under his leadership.”
A member of the studio’s leadership team for 25 years, Kevin Beggs has spearheaded the growth of Lionsgate Television into one of the largest independent television businesses in the world with over $1.5 billion in annual revenue, relationships with all the major buyers in the television ecosystem and nearly 100 shows spanning dozens of different networks.
The Television Group encompasses a world-class premium scripted series business; unscripted programming leader Lionsgate Alternative Television; the Debmar-Mercury syndication & distribution company; 3 Arts Entertainment, the #1 talent management & production company in the world; and global entertainment platform eOne, whose December 2023 acquisition and integration Beggs helped shepherd. As Chief Creative Officer, he also oversees the cross-platform development of the studio’s top intellectual properties driving value creation across all its businesses.
About the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognizes excellence in television produced outside of the United States with the prestigious Emmy® Award at the International Emmy® Awards Gala held in New York City, every November. Currently celebrating programming across varied areas including Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Kids, News, Non-Scripted Entertainment, Performances and Short-Form, it also presents two Special Awards, the International Emmy® Directorate, and Founders Awards.
Beyond its awards activity, the International Academy is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from 60+ countries from all sectors of television for whom it organizes a series of high-level business, networking, and social events throughout the world and online. For more information go to iemmys.tv.
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