Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) announced today that Kevin Conroy is joining the company as president of Digital and New Platforms. In the newly created position, Conroy will report to Mark Burnett, MGM's president of Television and Digital Group, and will oversee all initiatives for new and emerging platforms. He will lead the charge to broaden the studio's new short form digital content utilizing MGM's vast catalogue as well as original content creation; develop and expand partnerships with major content brands for virtual and augmented reality experiences; and will be a strategic member of the team working on the company's faith-based and OTT efforts.
Conroy is an award-winning, highly-regarded executive who has been working in the digital space for over 20 years, most recently serving as Univision's chief strategy and data officer, where he led efforts to identify priority growth initiatives and developed Univision's big data strategy. He has been recognized as a "Digital All-Star" by Broadcasting & Cable and as "25 Executives to Watch" by Digital Media Wire. Prior to Univision, he spent 8 years at AOL. During his tenure there, Conroy served as executive vice president for AOL's products and marketing group, chief operating officer for
AOL Broadband and held senior vice president, general manager posts for
AOL Entertainment and
AOL Music. He previously served as chief marketing officer and president, new technology for BMG Entertainment and vice president, marketing for CBS/FOX Video. Conroy began his career at Leonard Monahan, Inc.
"I've known Kevin for more than a decade and we have created some great innovative content together. I am thrilled that he is joining our team at MGM." said Mark Burnett, President of MGM Television and Digital. "Kevin is the perfect seasoned executive who will use his innovative instincts, knowledge and experience, to optimize our MGM content and propel our digital brand."
"I couldn't be more excited to join Mark and the team at MGM, clear leaders in content creation," said Conroy. "I'm looking forward to the opportunity to bring my background in digital and emerging platforms together with the company's vast catalogue and new productions in ways that will most effectively take advantage of the fast-moving intersection between technology, relevant, compelling content creation, and the many new ways to access, experience and enjoy this content."
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the world's deepest libraries of premium film and television content. In addition, MGM has investments in domestic and international television channels. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
