Chris Grant (media executive)
| Chris Grant | |
|---|---|
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| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| Alma mater | Carnegie Mellon University |
| Occupation | CEO, Electus |
| Spouse(s) | Jenet Ricketts (2012–present) |
Chris Grant is an American media executive and currently the CEO of Electus,[1] the entertainment studio owned by Barry Diller's IAC.
Under Grant's supervision, Electus has produced hits including Running Wild with Bear Grylls (NBC), Food Fighters (NBC), Mob Wives (VH1), The Hero (TNT) and Bet on Your Baby (ABC), as well as several strategic investment deals with Hud:Sun Media and Barry Poznick's Barracuda Productions. In early 2014, Grant oversaw the creation of Electus Digital, which acts as the digital creative and distribution arm of Electus and comprises website properties CollegeHumor.com, Dorkly.com and WatchLOUD.com; YouTube Channels WatchLOUD, Nuevon and Hungry; and production company Big Breakfast.
Grant recently served as co-chair of the NATPE Board of Directors and is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. He has been profiled in The Hollywood Reporter's "Executive Suite" and was named one of The Hollywood Reporter's Top 30 Reality Players of 2015. Grant graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and lives in Los Angeles.
Electus
Grant joined Electus in November 2011 as CEO. He is responsible for overseeing the company’s growth across global and domestic TV, digital and branded entertainment. Prior to joining Electus, Grant served as President of Shine International, the global sales and distribution arm responsible for distributing programming from the Shine Group companies. There he transformed formats including "MasterChef," "The Biggest Loser," "The Moment of Truth" and "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?" into truly global television brands.
Prior to founding Shine International, Grant served as a Managing Director of independent studio Reveille.[2] [3]
Shine International
From 2008 to 2011, Grant was President of Shine International,[4] the international distribution arm of British production conglomerate Shine Group.
As president of Shine International, Grant oversaw the global sales and distribution arm responsible for distributing programming from the Shine Group companies, including Reveille, Kudos, Dragonfly, Princess Productions, Brown Eyed Boy, Shine TV, Shine France, Shine Germany and Shine Australia, as well as Metronome, the Nordic region's leading production group. Under Grant's leadership, Shine International became one of the world's top television distributors, ranking sixth in Broadcast's Annual Distributor's Survey. He transformed such formats as MasterChef, The Biggest Loser, The Moment of Truth and Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader? into truly global television brands.
Reveille
From 2007 to 2008, Grant was Managing Director of independent studio Reveille,[5] with oversight of international distribution and creative affairs, responsible for distributing all of Universal Television Group's formats overseas. Reveille is known for the popular, award-winning series The Biggest Loser, The Office and Ugly Betty. Grant helped launched Reveille in 2002 after working at the William Morris Agency
Credits
| Year | Production | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | All New Gladiators | Executive producer |
| 2008-2009 | Gladiators | Executive producer |
| 2010 | Gone Too Soon | Producer |
| 2011 | Charlie Sheen: Hollywood Black Book | Executive producer |
| 2012 | Chasing Gaga | Executive producer |
| 2013-2015 | Food Fighters | Executive producer |
| 2012-2015 | King of the Nerds | Executive producer |
| 2013 | Bet on Your Baby | Executive producer |
| 2013 | Dog and Beth: On The Hunt | Executive producer |
| 2013 | Maker Shack Agency | Executive producer |
| 2014-2015 | House of DVF | Executive producer |
| 2014-2015 | The Raft | Executive producer |
| 2014-2015 | Breaking Greenville | Executive producer |
| 2014-2015 | Running Wild with Bear Grylls | Executive producer |
| 2015 | Marco Polo | Executive producer |
| 2015-2016 | Separation Anxiety | Executive producer |
| 2015-2016 | Winsanity | Executive producer |
| 2013-2017 | Southern Justice | Executive producer |
References
- ↑ Andrew Wallenstein. "Chris Grant joins Electus as CEO", Variety, September 13, 2011.
- ↑ Nellie Andreeva. "Chris Grant Named CEO Of Electus", Deadline, September 13, 2011.
- ↑ http://www.electus.com/about/management
- ↑ Barry Walsh. "Grant splits from Shine International" Real Screen, May 11, 2011.
- ↑ Nellie Andreeva. "Major Management Shakeup At Reveille", Deadline, September 23, 2010.