A+E hires AMC exec for Lifetime roll-out

A+E Networks has poached an AMC Networks executive to fill the new position of VP of international programming, production and operations.

Sally Habbershaw is based in New York and reports to Christian Murphy, senior VP of international programming and marketing. She manages the international programming, research and operations teams, and oversees A+E Networks programme catalogue.

“A+E Networks has experienced substantial growth in recent years across all lines of distribution, from channel launches to content distribution,” said Murphy. “We are poised to continue the roll-out of Lifetime globally and wanted to further strengthen our experienced programming team.”

She joins A+E Networks from her position as VP of acquisitions, scheduling and promotions for Sundance Channel and WE Global at AMC Networks. Previously, Habbershaw worked for Viacom as director of development for VH1 in the US, and as VP and general nanager of VH1 UK in London.