BRAVO's David O'Connell Elevated to EVP, Production Management & Operations

David O'Connell has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Production Management and Operations, Lifestyle Networks, it was announced today by Jerry Leo, Executive Vice President, Program Strategy Lifestyle Networks, and Production, Bravo Media to whom he will continue to report. Based in Los Angeles, O'Connell will add responsibility for E! Entertainment and Esquire Network to his current duties at Bravo and Oxygen Media. In this expanded role, he will oversee the production management and operations across all four networks maximizing productivity and increasing brand value for the lifestyle portfolio.

"David is an integral part of the production team with an exceptional understanding of the industry and practical operational experience," said Jerry Leo. "His reliable leadership and proven track record add immeasurable value to the continued success of all four networks."

In his previous role with Bravo and Oxygen Media, O'Connell supervised all aspects related to the production of original series and specials ranging from Oxygen's expansion of the popular franchise with "Preachers of Detroit," to "Sisterhood of Hip Hop" and "The Prancing Elites Project" along with Bravo's hit "The Real Housewives" franchise and the Emmy Award winning "Top Chef." Previously, Senior Vice President, Production and Operations for Bravo Media, O'Connell joined the network as a supervising producer in 2004 seeing the programming increase an impressive 500% in original hours over the past eleven years. He has worked on some of the most buzz-worthy series including the Emmy Nominated "Flipping Out" and "Million Dollar Listing" franchise which includes New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco as well as "Shahs of Sunset," "Southern Charm," "Vanderpump Rules," "Watch What Happens Live," "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List," and many many others.

Prior to joining Bravo, O'Connell served as head of production at World of Wonder Productions where he managed series and specials including HBO's "Monica in Black & White," A&E's "The History of Hair" and VH1's 100 "Greatest Dance Songs of Rock & Roll." Additional credits include the GLAAD Media Awards, Drama Desk Awards, EMPIRE State Pride Agenda Awards and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Gala as well as multiple theatrical productions for The Public Theatre/NY Shakespeare Festival and Shakespeare in the Park.