Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterDisney Junior exec Joe D’Ambrosia has been hired as executive vice president and general manager of Sony Pictures Television’s Silvergate Media.
D’Ambrosia will be taking over for Silvergate founder Waheed Alli, who is stepping down from his post as CEO this summer.In his new role at the Sony-owned children’s programming producer, D’Ambrosia will serve as Silvergate’s creative and strategic business leader, overseeing day-to-day operations of the company.
He will work closely with the Silvergate team to drive continued growth and maximize opportunities to expand the company’s position in the market.D’Ambrosia will report to Ravi Ahuja, chairman of global television studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment corporate development.
He will begin at Silvergate Media on April 1 and be based in SPT’s Culver City, California headquarters, while also spending time with the company’s teams in New York and London.
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