LOS ANGELES — Sharon Levy is leaving her position as chief executive of Endemol Shine North America after nine years with the production company.
Her departure follows parent company Banijay’s completed merger with All3Media. Ben Samek is leading the combined North American operation as chief executive of Banijay Americas.
Levy joined Endemol Shine North America in 2017, became chief content officer in 2021 and was named chief executive in 2023. Productions during her tenure included Deal or No Deal Island, Lego Masters, MasterChef and Fear Factor: House of Fear.
Her next position has not been publicly announced.
Source: C21Media, September 25, 2026.