A+E reshuffles Lifetime as EVP & head of programming Amy Winter exits

Amy Winter

A+E Networks has rejigged its senior programming team following the exit of Amy Winter.

The EVP & head of programming at Lifetime told staff yesterday she was leaving he company to focus on a “new path” combining business and entertainment.

She had joined the network in 2020 and was based in New York, having previously been UPtv EVP and general manager.

The hire reinstated the EVP/head of programming role, which was phased out in 2018 after the departure of Liz Gately.

Winter’s exit has resulted in a reshuffle of remits for execs including Elaine Frontain Bryant and Eli Lehrer.

Frontain Bryant, who had been EVP & head of programming at A&E, will now also take on the remit for Lifetime and Lifetime Movie Network.

Other changes at Lifetime will see EVP of scripted Tanya Lopez stepping down to take on a production deal to package and produce movies for the network.

Lehrer, History Channel’s EVP & head of programming, has also had his remit expanded and will oversee A+E’s music arm.

Frontain Bryant and Lehrer will Boot report into Rob Sharenow, A+E’s president of programming. Deadline broke the news.