Fifth Season, the global film and television studio behind “Severance,” has announced that award-winning executive and producer Peter Traugott will join the company as President of Television, reporting to CEO Graham Taylor.
Additionally, current Fifth Season employees Noah Greenshner and Maggie Burkhead have expanded their roles within the television division. Greenshner will now serve as executive vice president and head of TV Creative, overseeing all creative aspects of the division under Traugott’s supervision, while Burkhead will act as senior vice president of TV development & production.
All three executives will work with the wider Fifth Season team to continue expanding the studio’s slate, collaborate with creators and production partners worldwide and build upon the studio’s existing success with the eight-time Emmy Award winning show “Severance” and the newly released Netflix hit “His & Hers.”
Fifth Season’s additional television titles include the historical epic “Chief of War,” and the upcoming John Steinbeck adaptation “East of Eden,” “American Classic,” and “The Good Daughter,” starring Emmy nominees Meghann Fahy and Rose Byrne.
Throughout his career, Traugott has overseen over 50 television series and 1,000 episodes for top platforms and networks, encompassing drama, comedy, and unscripted content. Prior to joining Fifth Season, he led Keshet Studios, the U.S. production arm of Keshet International, overseeing creative, strategic, and operational divisions. Traugott also founded TBD Entertainment, where he developed a slate of drama and comedy shows under a deal with NBCUniversal.
“This is a huge opportunity for us to add even more momentum to a television department that has been stacking hits,” said Taylor. “Peter has been a force in the business for years. He’s got a rare combination of creative taste and business sense, which can be a game-changer in a studio’s growth, and the body of work to prove it. As for Noah and Maggie, we’re, of course, deeply acquainted with their quality. They’ve been key figures in making Fifth Season what it is today, and their new roles will empower them to do even more great work. It’s a big moment for us, and we can’t wait to build the next wave of globally successful series.”
Traugott added, “Fifth Season has built a reputation for creative ambition, backing bold and distinctive series that resonate around the world. I’m thrilled to partner with Graham, Noah, Maggie, and the entire team to become a part of that. With the company’s global production infrastructure, the top-tier creator relationships they’ve cultivated, and a development slate that’s stacked with premium IP, we’re in a great spot to continue to build on the group’s success and bring to life stories that are both culturally and commercially impactful.”
