A+E has promoted Jane Rice and Michelle Strong as co-presidents of distribution amid David Zagin’s departure.
Rice and Strong, who have collaborated closely with Zagin for 15 years, will succeed Zagin as the executive exits the role after 25 years. They will now report to A+E president and chairman Paul Buccieri.
Zagin first joined A+E in 1999 as SVP of affiliate sales and marketing, before eventually rising to president of distribution. During his tenure, Zagin led the company through the rise of streaming, helping secure some of the industry’s first VOD and TV everywhere agreements.
“David’s exceptional leadership has been instrumental in shaping A+E into the resilient and dynamic force it is today,” Buccieri said in a statement.