Keenan exits Endemol Beyond

Will Keenan has stepped down as president of Endemol Beyond USA, leaving Endemol Shine North America to appoint an interim for its digital arm.

Will Keenan

Adrian Sexton, Endemol Beyond USA’s chief operating officer, will temporarily replace former Maker Studios exec Keenan, who was brought in to launch the division two years ago.

Keenan said he was “extremely proud to have spearheaded” the creation of Endemol Beyond and added that he would reveal his “next adventure” soon. During his time with the firm he signed up beauty blogger Michelle Phan to create female-skewing digital lifestyle network Icon Network.

Sexton arrived at Endemol in September with a remit including business development and strategic partnerships, having previously overseen digital for Lionsgate and Participant Media.

Vivi Zigler, Endemol Shine president of digital, brand and audience development, said Sexton had “a wealth of experience” from previous roles.

In related news, fellow Maker alum Rico Martinez has extended his deal at Endemol Beyond and becomes senior VP of creative, while Leslie Morgan has been named VP of programming.