Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Vernon Sanders Departing Amazon MGM Studios as TV Head
Vernon Sanders, who was in charge of TV shows at Amazon MGM Studios, is leaving his job after over seven years.
He wants to go back to making shows instead of managing them.
He made the decision earlier this summer.
His boss, Jennifer Salke, left six months ago.
Mike Hopkins is looking for a new person to take over Sanders' job.
Sanders oversaw shows like 'The Rings of Power' and 'The Boys'.
He will stay for a while to help with the change.
Vernon Sanders is departing as Head of Global TV at Amazon MGM Studios.
Sanders has worked at Amazon for over seven years.
The news follows Jennifer Salke's departure.
Sanders wants to return to the creative side of the industry.
Mike Hopkins is finding Sanders' replacement.
- Who
- Vernon Sanders
- What
- Is leaving as Head of Global TV at Amazon MGM Studios
- When
- After seven years at Amazon
- Where
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Why
- To return to the creative side of television
Speculation
Reality
Sanders' Replacement
Speculation
Speculation Hopkins would bring in a high-level TV executive with Sanders staying.
Reality
Sanders is leaving, and a new leader will be appointed.
- Who
- Vernon Sanders
- What
- Leaving role as Head of Global TV at Amazon MGM Studios
- When
- After 7+ years at Amazon
- Why
- To pursue creative opportunities
- Previous Role
- Head of Global Television at Amazon MGM Studios
- Departure Follows
- Jennifer Salke's exit
- Shows Oversaw
- The Rings of Power, The Boys, Reacher