Kathryn Busby

Kathryn Busby
Born
Kathryn Ann Busby

United States
Other namesKathy Busby
Alma materHarvard University
Occupation(s)Film executive, film producer
Years active1996–present
EmployerStarz
RelativesMargaret Busby (aunt)
AwardsEssence Black Women In Hollywood Award, 2024

Kathryn Ann Busby is an American film executive, who has been senior vice president of development at Sony Pictures Television Networks (SPT),[1] executive vice president of TriStar Television,[2] and most recently President of Original Programming at Starz, announced in November 2021.[3] Sometimes credited as Kathy Busby, she is also a film producer. She was elected chair of the board of directors of BAFTA Los Angeles as of 2019,[4] and in January 2022 was announced as chair of BAFTA's inaugural North America Board,[5][6] in which role she was succeeded by Joyce Pierpoline in 2024.[7]

  1. ^ Kathryn Busby biography at Savoy, October 31, 2016.
  2. ^ Low, Elaine (January 8, 2020). "Kathryn Busby Tapped to Head Sony Pictures' TriStar Television". Variety.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Deadline - Starz appointment was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Board Election: Kathryn Busby elected Chair", BAFTA Los Angeles, December 11, 2018.
  5. ^ "BAFTA announces expansion of North America operations". BAFTA. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  6. ^ Calnan, Ellie (January 5, 2022). "Starz's Kathryn Busby to lead Bafta's new North America board". Screen Daily. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  7. ^ "Joyce Pierpoline appointed Chair of BAFTA North America's Board of Directors". BAFTA. January 8, 2024.

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