Sony Pictures Entertainment has upped Keith Le Goy to the role of Sony Pictures Television chairman.
In his new position, Le Goy, who most recently led the studio’s combined television and home entertainment distribution and marketing businesses, while also overseeing SPE’s cable networks in Latin America and Europe, will expand his oversight to lead all of Sony Pictures Television’s domestic and international production, including the game show business and GSN (Game Show Network).
Le Goy’s promotion comes on the heels of Ravi Ahuja’s appointment to SPE’s president and CEO in January, with Ahuja previously serving as chairman of the global television studios and president and COO of SPE. Le Goy will continue to report directly to Ahuja.
Previously president of distribution for Sony Pictures Television, Le Goy has locked down historic distribution deals for Sony IP including “Seinfeld,” as well as lucrative film output deals with Netflix and Disney in the U.S. During Le Goy’s tenure, SPE’s digital home entertainment business experienced its highest global revenue year ever for movies in 2024, and SPE’s anime subscription service Crunchyroll hit 15 million paying subscribers.
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Le Goy is also known for renewing the company’s focus on local language productions in Latin America for SPE’s networks, and led the recent launch of SPE’s in-car entertainment service, RIDEVU and entertainment app for PS5 and PS4 consoles, Sony Pictures Core.
Prior to joining Sony in 1999, Le Goy was Disney’s vice president of sales for Europe.
“Keith has a remarkable track record at SPE, both in distribution and the businesses he has led. He is strategic, growth-oriented, and has a razor-sharp mind,” Sony Pictures Entertainment president and CEO Ahuja said. “Just as importantly, as a close partner of mine in our TV business, I have seen firsthand that he is a fantastic colleague. I look forward to working with him in this new capacity.”
Le Goy added: “It is a privilege to take the helm of the television group at this transformative time in the industry. Thanks to Ravi and our incredible teams, SPT is well positioned to lead and build upon our rich legacy in this evolving and dynamic marketplace, and I am invigorated by the opportunities ahead.”