Trending Now - Leonine Studios CEO Fred Kogel's Tenure Extended to 2028

WHO:

Fred Kogel, CEO of Leonine Studios

Mediawan Group, parent company of Leonine Studios

WHAT:

Fred Kogel's contract as CEO of Leonine Studios has been extended until 2028.

Kogel has been CEO of Leonine Studios since 2019.

Mediawan Group acquired a 25% stake in Leonine Studios in 2020.

WHERE:

Leonine Studios is based in Germany.

Mediawan Group is based in Paris, France.

WHEN:

The contract extension was announced in March 2026.

Mediawan Group fully acquired Leonine Studios in 2024.

WHY:

The extension of Kogel's contract is part of an agreement between him and Mediawan Group.

HOW:

The contract extension was agreed upon following negotiations between Kogel and Mediawan Group.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:40 UTC)

Fred Kogel's contract as CEO of Leonine Studios has been extended until 2028, a decision announced in March 2026 following negotiations with Mediawan Group, which acquired a 25% stake in Leonine in 2020 and fully took over the company in 2024. Kogel has been leading Leonine Studios, based in Germany, since 2019. Mediawan Group, headquartered in Paris, France, is committed to continuing its partnership with Kogel as part of their strategic agreement.