A+E Studios has named Chris Sanagustin as its current head of programming.
In his new role, he will oversee a variety of scripted projects for A+E, including Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer and an untitled Lars Kepler project.
She will report to Tana Jamieson, Co-Head of Creative and Executive Vice President. Sanagustin and Jamison previously collaborated on the A+E series “Bates Motel.”
“Chris is an extraordinary creative leader who I had the pleasure of working with when I was on the network side, so having her join us at the studio is a real full-circle moment,” Jamieson said. “Her proven track record, global experience, and instinct for championing bold storytellers make her a great addition to our team.”
Prior to joining A+E, Sanagustin served as president of Pine Tree Entertainment with producing partner Bill Prady, who co-created “The Big Bang Theory.” With Pine Tree, Sanagustin developed and sold the series to Apple TV, CBS, Hulu, Netflix, and other distribution companies with a mission to bring underrepresented voices to screens around the world.
Sanagustin also previously served as Netflix’s head of Brazilian original content, doubling his role while overseeing shows such as “Cidade Invisível,” “Sintonia” and “Ninguém Tá Olhando.” She also appeared in series such as “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “The Good Place,” and “Will & Grace” on Universal Television. Her previous roles also included senior creative positions at Universal Cable Productions, SYFY, and the WB Television Network.
Sanagustin is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and lives with his son in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles.
