A division of Banijay, the world’s largest international content producer and distributor, Banijay Americas includes six subsidiary production companies in the U.S., including Endemol Shine North America, Bunim/Murray Productions, Truly Original, 51 Minds Entertainment, Authentic Entertainment and Stephen David Entertainment.
A division of Banijay, the world’s largest international content producer and distributor, Banijay Americas includes six subsidiary production companies in the U.S., including Endemol Shine North America, Bunim/Murray Productions, Truly Original, 51 Minds Entertainment, Authentic Entertainment and Stephen David Entertainment.

Our Team

Cris Abrego

Cris Abrego, Chairman of the Americas, Banijay

Cris Abrego is Chairman of the Americas at Banijay, the world’s largest independent content producer and distributor. Until January 2022, Abrego served as Chairman of Banijay Americas, and President...

Ben Samek

Chief Executive Officer

Ben Samek serves as Chief Executive Officer for Banijay Americas, where he oversees the company’s award-winning independent production studios across two continents. Samek joined Endemol USA in 2014...

Paul Jennings

Chief Financial Officer

Paul Jennings oversees all financial, IT and human resources operations as Chief Financial Officer for Banijay Americas. In March 2015, Jennings was named Chief Financial Officer for Endemol Shine North...

John Farrell

General Counsel

John Farrell serves as General Counsel for Banijay Americas, where he oversees all aspects of legal and business affairs. Farrell originally joined Endemol USA in 2011 as General Counsel and was tasked...

Karla Pita Loor

Executive Vice President, Enterprise Inclusion & Social Responsibility

Karla Pita Loor is Executive Vice President, Enterprise Inclusion & Social Responsibility for Banijay Americas. Pita Loor works across divisions to ensure that the content, creative talent, and...

Brenda Lacy Davis

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Brenda Lacy Davis serves as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Banijay Americas. Prior to joining Banijay Americas, Lacy Davis spent over a decade with FOX Networks Group in a variety of human...