The studio also said Ivana Lombardi has assumed the role of president of film, following the departure of Chelsea Barnard in October
Annapurna Pictures announced on Wednesday that it has promoted executive Sue Naegle to chief content officer for the studio. Annapurna CEO Megan Ellison made the announcement.
Naegle currently serves as president of Annapurna TV, and will now expand her role to oversee the development and production of Annapurna’s film slate, as well as the company’s theater division. In her new role Naegle will also manage the cross-platform pollination of Annapurna Interactive’s IP.
Naegle will report to and work closely with Ellison, focusing on Annapurna’s commitment to filmmakers and artists. The studio plans to produce and acquire between three to five films a year for theatrical distribution and streaming platforms.
“Annapurna has always been a company with an allegiance to ambitious content and its commitment to artists across all platforms,” Naegle said in a statement. “I find it a privilege to shepherd the diversity of storytelling that this company produces and to work alongside Megan to help continue her inspiring vision.”
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The studio said that Megan Ellison will remain CEO of Annapurna, and will continue to lead the direction of the company and play an active role in creative and business decisions, as well as greenlighting projects across all divisions. Questions about Annapurna and Ellison’s future arose last October after the company dropped one film, which was preceded by another dropped film months prior.
Along with promoting Naegle, Annapurna also announced that Ivana Lombardi has assumed the role of president of film, following the departure of Chelsea Barnard last October.
