Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton renews contract
Sony Entertainment Inc. CEO Michael Lynton has renewed his contract.
Lynton also is chairman and chief executive of Sony Pictures Entertainment. He joined Sony Pictures as chairman in January 2004.
Lynton oversees Sony Pictures with Amy Pascal, co-chairman of the studio. He was appointed to the additional role of CEO of Sony Entertainment in March 2012.
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“I am grateful to work with some of the finest minds in the entertainment business, starting with my partner at Sony Pictures, Amy Pascal, as well as Doug Morris at Sony Music and Marty Bandier at Sony/ATV,” Lynton said in a statement. “They are the best in their fields, and together we will strive to bring the very best films, music and television shows to our growing, global audiences.”
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