Banijay Entertainment has appointed Steve Matthews as Head of Scripted, Creative, and Johannes Jensen as Head of Scripted, Business. Reporting to Chief Business Officer Frédéric Balmary, they will support and expand the group’s portfolio of over 60 scripted labels.
Jensen takes the helm of the scripted division’s financial and operational strategy to boost performance, support shows to-air, and foster sustainable growth. His new role extends his remit beyond his position as Head of Scripted, Banijay Nordic. Having also led both Jarowskij and Yellow Bird, now merged as Jarowskij/ Yellow Bird, he has played an integral role in significantly uplifting scripted slates, with expertise in co-production, navigating complex industry changes, and driving long-term strategic expansion.
Frédéric Balmary, Chief Business Officer, Banijay Entertainment says: “Our scripted offering continues to go from strength-to-strength with a combined slate of new hits and successful returners scooping high-profile awards and widespread critical acclaim. We are incredibly proud of our producers’ achievements in this space and as we continue to grow, the refreshed roles for Steve and Johannes will strengthen our creative and business acumen, ensuring we continue to innovate and lead on the global stage.”
Steve Matthews, Head of Scripted, Creative, Banijay Entertainment says: “The key is to support and empower editorial teams and to foster strong creative partnerships between them, across Banijay Entertainment’s scripted network. In working together to develop enduring relationships with talent - established or emerging - we will continue to grow the group’s reputation for first class storytelling”
Johannes Jensen, Head of Scripted, Business, Banijay Entertainment says: “In an increasingly competitive environment, success is built on creating and exploiting the most powerful slate of scripted IP possible. Collaboration drives that success, and this new structure will align deal-making nous with creative prowess to ensure we remain globally influential.”
Banijay Entertainment’s recent hits include Rogue Heroes S2, The Rig S2, Ripley, The Sixth Commandment, Culpa Tuya, and NCIS: Sydney.
Banijay Entertainment’s recent hits include Rogue Heroes S2, The Rig S2, Ripley, The Sixth Commandment, Culpa Tuya, and NCIS: Sydney.