Sony Pictures Television Networks has announced the appointment of two new vice presidents across their UK portfolios.
Steve Hornsey has been appointed VP of SPTN’s UK Entertainment portfolio and Sarah Muller becomes vice president of SPTN’s UK Children’s and Youth portfolio.
Hornsey is currently director, General Entertainment UK & Northern Europe at Turner. He was also previously general manager at UKTV overseeing Watch and alibi. He joins SPTN in April.
Currently the head of Children’s at Channel 5, Muller has previously worked in children’s programming at the BBC. She takes up her new role in March.
Both will report directly to Kate Marsh, SPTN’s executive vice president, Western Europe, International Networks.
Kate Marsh said: “We are thrilled that Sarah and Steve are joining SPTN. Sarah has a wealth of experience in children’s and youth programming and I have no doubt she will lead our talented and passionate team to new successes.
“Steve’s scripted planning and brand management expertise will help us cement our position as a leading Free-to-Air entertainment broadcaster as we continue to grow and expand our services across the UK and the region.”
