Ben Samek Appointed CEO of Banijay America After Merger

WHO:

Variety - Ben Samek has been named CEO of Banijay America.

Deadline - Ben Samek will oversee Banijay in the U.S. following the merger.

Deadline - Jane Turton is the deputy chief executive officer of Banijay Entertainment.

WHAT:

Variety - The appointment of Ben Samek as CEO follows the merger of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media.

Deadline - The merger created an $8 billion production group responsible for series such as Big Brother, The Traitors, and Peaky Blinders.

Variety - Banijay Entertainment has launched Banijay Latin America for production businesses and activities in the region.

WHERE:

Variety - Banijay America is based in the United States.

Variety - Banijay Latin America focuses on production in the Latin American region.

WHEN:

Deadline - The merger of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media was confirmed on July 30, 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - The U.S. is highlighted as one of the biggest opportunities for growth following the merger.

HOW:

Variety - Ben Samek will report to Jane Turton as part of the new organizational structure post-merger.

(UPDATED October 5, 2026 18:02 UTC)

Ben Samek has been appointed as the CEO of Banijay America, overseeing operations in the U.S. following the merger of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media, which was confirmed on July 30, 2026. This merger has created an $8 billion production group responsible for popular series like Big Brother, The Traitors, and Peaky Blinders, while also launching Banijay Latin America to expand production activities in the region. In his new role, Samek will report to Jane Turton, who serves as the deputy chief executive officer of Banijay Entertainment.