MGM Names Chris Brearton as New Chief Operating Officer

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has hired veteran transactional attorney Chris Brearton as the studio’s chief operating officer.Brearton, who joins the company at month’s end, will report to chairman and CEO Gary Barber and will work with him to oversee MGM’s business operations, and the company’s business development and strategic growth initiatives.“I’ve worked very closely with Chris for more than a decade on a myriad of deals,” Barber said in a statement on Tuesday.

“He has been my most trusted advisor during this period and I am thrilled he will be joining MGM.

Chris’ knowledge and expertise have been invaluable to the company.

He brings an unmatched understanding and vision about the future of MGM, which makes his addition to our talented senior executive team as COO even more exciting.”Brearton has specialized in mergers and acquisitions, film and television financing, media rights licensing, and strategic joint ventures and partnerships.

He comes to

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