Former ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey Signs On As Vice-President Of Original Content For Netflix

Channing Dungey, the former Entertainment president of ABC, has joined Netflix as the vice-president of original content.

Dungey will now work alongside Cindy Holland who is also vice president of original content. “We’re delighted to be adding Channing’s expertise, leadership and deep experience to Netflix, and I look forward to partnering with her as we continue to grow and evolve our global network,” said Holland. “I have been a fan of her character and approach from our early days as executives.”

Working with Holland, Dungey will oversee the company’s overall deals with big producers like Shonda Rhimes, Jenji Kohan, Kenya Barris, Steven DeKnight, Marti Noxon, and Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, in addition to managing the streaming service’s slate. “Channing is a creative force whose taste and talent have earned her the admiration of her peers across the industry,” said Ted Sarandos, chief content officer of Netflix. “She’s a risk taker and ground-breaker and talent love working with her. I couldn’t be happier to welcome her to Netflix.”

After two years, Dungey left ABC/Disney in November. Before being promoted to president, Dungey spearheaded several shows including “Scandal,” “How To Get Away With Murder,” “Quantico” and more as head of the drama development team.

“I’m drawn to the forward-thinking, risk-taking and creative culture at Netflix, and the deeply talented people there, especially Ted and Cindy, with whom I’m excited to partner on setting the strategy for original content,” said Dungey. “Given that ABC, the place I’ve called home for nearly 15 years, represents the gold standard of traditional broadcast, it feels like the perfect next step for me to join Netflix, the unparalleled leader in streaming. I’m invigorated by the challenges ahead and the opportunity to forge new relationships, and excited for the very welcome reunion with incredible talent.”