Chris Sanagustin Takes the Reins at A+E Studios
Chris Sanagustin has just taken on a significant new role as the head of current programming at A+E Studios. Prior to this, she served as the president of Pine Tree Entertainment. In her new position, she will report to Tana Jamieson, the co-head and executive vice president of creative affairs at A+E Studios.
A Welcoming Hand
Jamieson expressed her enthusiasm for Sanagustin's arrival, praising her as a great creative leader. The two previously collaborated on the A&E series Bates Motel. Jamieson believes Sanagustin's experience and skills will be invaluable to the team.
A Broad Portfolio
Sanagustin will oversee all scripted projects at A+E Studios, including:
- The Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer
- An upcoming project based on Lars Kepler's work
A Diverse Career
Before joining Pine Tree Entertainment, Sanagustin was the head of Brazilian original content at Netflix, where she managed Netflix's biggest market outside the U.S.
She also served as the executive vice president of current programming at Universal Television, where she worked on popular shows like:
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine
- Good Girls
- The Good Place
Earlier in her career, she held senior creative roles at:
- Universal Cable Productions
- Syfy
- The WB Television Network
A Versatile Background
Sanagustin has a strong background in both scripted and unscripted content. She has developed and sold projects to major platforms, including:
- Apple TV+
- CBS
- Hulu
- NBC/Peacock
- Netflix
- TBS
Her work spans various genres, such as:
- Adult animation
- Multi-cam comedies
- Sci-fi mysteries
- Musical dramedies
Education and Experience
Sanagustin graduated from Johns Hopkins University, demonstrating a strong educational foundation to complement her extensive industry experience.
