Trending Now - Amazon MGM Studios Restructures Leadership in Business Affairs

WHO:

Deadline - Mandy Schaffer has been named Head of TV Business Affairs at Amazon MGM Studios.

Deadline - Craig Muhlrad has been named Head of Film Business Affairs at Amazon MGM Studios.

Variety - Dan Scharf is the outgoing Head of Business Affairs at Amazon MGM Studios.

Variety - Courtenay Valenti is the Head of Film at Amazon MGM Studios.

Variety - Peter Friedlander is the Head of Global Television at Amazon MGM Studios.

Variety - Nicole Clemens is the Head of International Originals at Amazon MGM Studios.

WHAT:

Deadline - Dan Scharf is leaving his position amid a restructuring of operations at Amazon MGM Studios.

Variety - The restructuring at Amazon MGM Studios involves changes in leadership within the business affairs division.

WHY:

Variety - The restructuring is part of an overall operational change at Amazon MGM Studios.

(UPDATED May 12, 2026 23:25 UTC)

Amazon MGM Studios is undergoing a significant restructuring, which includes the departure of Dan Scharf from his role as Head of Business Affairs. As part of this leadership change, Mandy Schaffer has been appointed as the new Head of TV Business Affairs, while Craig Muhlrad takes on the role of Head of Film Business Affairs. Other key appointments include Courtenay Valenti as Head of Film, Peter Friedlander as Head of Global Television, and Nicole Clemens as Head of International Originals.