Starz promotes Superna Kalle to the president of International Networks

Starz president and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch announced the promotion of Superna Kalle to the president, International Networks, reflecting the premium pay platform’s continued international growth and success.

Kalle previously served as EVP for International Digital Networks at Starz where she joined in 2018 to lead the international expansion of STARZPLAY, now available in 58 countries globally.

Reporting directly to Hirsch, Kalle oversees the international division’s growth for STARZPLAY including all aspects of programming and production on STARZPLAY international original series, distribution, marketing, and publicity, along with Lionsgate Play.

While at Starz, Kalle has solidified STARZPLAY’s presence in Europe, Latin America, and Canada, and continues to expand the footprint making Starz one of the world’s leading pure-play subscription platforms.

“Superna is an incredibly talented and strategic executive who has demonstrated her acute business expertise to help expand Starz into the global premium SVOD service it is today,” said Hirsch. “She has done a superb job of building a successful international division from the ground up that has formed strategic distribution partnerships and international original productions that contribute to our company’s innovation and distinction. I look forward to even greater global growth under her continued leadership.”