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Endemol Shine North America Promotes Michael Heyerman, Sean Loughlin to Executive Vice President Roles (EXCLUSIVE)

January 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 10:00am PT Endemol Shine North America Promotes Michael Heyerman, Sean Loughlin to Executive Vice President Roles (EXCLUSIVE) By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest ‘Robin Hood’ Showrunner John Glenn Signs With Range Media Partners (EXCLUSIVE) 35 minutes ago Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell to Star in Horror Comedy ‘Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein’ 17 hours ago Tayshia Adams Signs With WME (EXCLUSIVE) 21 hours ago See All Endemol Shine North America/Frank Micelotta Endemol Shine North America (ESNA), a Banijay Americas company, has named two new executive vice presidents. Variety has learned exclusively that Michael Heyerman has been promoted to the role of EVP of unscripted series, while Sean Loughlin has been promoted to EVP of unscripted development. The news comes less than two weeks after the launch of ESNA’s new Fox show “Fear Factor: House of Fear.” “The response to the premiere of ‘Fear Factor: House of Fear’ is a perfect example of why Michael and Sean are the ultimate ‘one-two punch’ in this industry,” said Sharon Levy, CEO of ESNA.

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“Sean has been a foundational part of this team since our earliest days – I’m pretty sure he’s been here longer than most of the furniture – and he has a rare ability to conceive, develop, and sell everything from a new original format to a classic reimagining.
Michael is the world-class leader who brings that vision to life; he is our ‘make-it-happen’ person and a trusted shepherd for our A-list talent.
Having this level of leadership by my side ensures that as we continue to grow, we never lose the creative focus and high standards that define ESNA.”Heyerman is an Emmy Award-nominated producer.
In his time at ESNA, he has shepherded shows like “LEGO Masters,” “MasterChef,” “Deal or No Deal Island,” and “Fear Factor: House of Fear.” In his new role, he will oversee staffing, pre-production, and execution of ESNA series once they are greenlit.
He is also responsible for talent management, including liaising with stars like Gordon Ramsay, Will Arnett, Nick Cannon, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Keke Palmer, and Johnny Knoxville.

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