Banijay Entertainment Promotes Steve Matthews & Johannes Jensen In Global Scripted Rejig

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Steve Matthews and Johannes Jensen have been handed new roles in Banijay Entertainment’s central scripted division. Matthews has been named Head of Scripted, Creative, and Jensen Head of Scripted, Business.

Together, they will work to support and partner with Banijay’s group of more than 60 scripted labels. Frédéric Balmary will continue to oversee the overall direction of Banijay’s scripted effort as Chief Business Officer. “As we continue to grow, the refreshed roles for Steve and Johannes will strengthen our creative and business acumen, ensuring we continue to innovate and lead on the global stage,” he said.

Former HBO Europe exec Matthews has been with Banijay since 2023, working as a pivot for the France-based giant’s scripted producers and overseeing global initiatives.

He has taken on an even more prominent role since the exit of Christian Wikander this time last year. Jensen has to this point been Head of Scripted for Banijay Nordic.