Former TV Content Chief Cindy Holland Named CEO of Sister
variety.comBrent Lang Executive Editor Cindy Holland has been named the CEO of Sister, the production company started by media mogul Elisabeth Murdoch and “Chernobyl” producer Jane Featherstone.
The veteran executive oversaw Netflix’s move into producing its own in-house content until she left the streamer in 2020. At Sister, she will oversee the company’s strategic direction and production output. “I am delighted to join Sister at this exciting stage.
The future is bright for well-positioned independent companies, and I love to build and support successful teams,” said Holland. “For years I’ve admired Jane Featherstone, and I am passionate about the artist-forward ethos that Liz has fostered at the Sister entertainment group.” Holland is effectively replacing Stacey Snider, the former Fox and Universal executive, who launched Sister with Holland and Featherstone.
Snider will produce several Sister projects, including “We Should Be Dancing,” a biopic about the Bee Gees, and “My Ex-Friend’s Wedding.” “Cindy has been a transformational leader in the industry for many years.
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