Bruce L. Paisner, president and CEO, International Academy, said in a statement on Thursday. Having been with Lionsgate for 25 years, Beggs spearheaded the growth of Lionsgate Television at the ...

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences said Thursday that Lionsgate Television Group chair and chief creative officer Kevin Beggs has been named the organization’s chairman.

Lionsgate TV Group chair/chief creative officer Kevin Beggs has been tapped to serve as the new chairman of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the org announced Thursday.