As part of an effort to accelerate its international growth, Banijay Entertainment’s Endemol Shine Australia (ESA) has enlisted an L.A.-based development SVP, Dan Cazzola.
Working with Elliot Spencer, creative director at ESA, Cazzola will lead the expansion of ESA’s English-language originals slate for the U.S. and global markets, focusing on the development of “big, bold, and dynamic IP.” Most recently a consultant for Yes Yes Media, backed by Elisabeth Murdoch’s Sister Group, Cazzola was previously SVP for unscripted development at Endemol Shine North America.
Peter Newman, CEO of ESA, said: “ESA’s track record of building defining versions of multi-territory, global formats and original IP that travels is thanks to the world-class talent we attract. Dan’s exceptional creative vision and proven ability for working with broadcast partners to deliver major original series make him an outstanding addition to the team.”
Cazzola added, “ESA has the best creative team in the business, and I’ve always admired the work they do. Being back at Banijay and working with ESA on their ambitious growth strategy in the U.S. and internationally to build standout original content is incredibly exciting. This appointment signals a determined period of expansion for ESA as the company sharpens its focus on international opportunities, taking its unique brand of creative energy and excellence to the biggest buyers in the world, building on its impressive slate of originals with international traction.”
