Berwick, Frances
As Chairman, NBCUniversal Entertainment, Frances Berwick leads original content, program strategy and business operations for NBC and NBCU’s six cable entertainment networks: Bravo, E!, Oxygen True Crime, SYFY, USA Network and Universal Kids, as well as original content and acquisitions for Peacock.
In this role, Berwick leads content teams responsible for scripted, unscripted, late-night, and specials programming. She also heads first-run syndication, which currently produces five shows, including the Daytime Emmy Award-winning "The Kelly Clarkson Show." Previously, Berwick served as Chairman, Entertainment Networks, where she oversaw program strategy and business operations for the broadcast and cable entertainment networks. Prior to her Chairman roles, Berwick served as President, Lifestyle Networks for NBCUniversal where she oversaw a portfolio of some of the most popular and culturally relevant hits on television. Earlier in her career, Berwick oversaw the development and production of Emmy-winning series including "Queer Eye,” “Top Chef,” “Project Runway,” “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List,” “Inside the Actors Studio” as well as the “The Real Housewives” franchise, which has since become a global phenomenon. Berwick joined Bravo from Britain’s Channel 4, where she headed international TV distribution and licensing. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career including two Peabody Awards, three Primetime Emmys and a National Association of Multi-Ethnicity in Communications Award (NAMIC). Berwick has a master’s degree from Edinburgh University and resides in Manhattan with her husband and son.
Sessions/Events
- Connecting Audience and Content: a conversation with Frances Berwick, featuring Terry Crews
- Monday, April 15 • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PT