Sony Pictures Entertainment has tapped Hartbeat CEO Jay Levine to serve as its chief strategy officer and executive vice president of business operations.
In his new role, Levine will be responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives, overseeing corporate development, investments, mergers and acquisitions, and providing direct oversight of a portfolio of SPE businesses and departments. He will report directly to SPE president and CEO Ravi Ahuja.
“I am thrilled to welcome Jay to Sony Pictures,” Ahuja said in a Monday statement. “He brings not only deep expertise and a great reputation, but also a collaborative spirit and strong relationships that will help drive our company’s growth.