Superna Kalle is President, International Networks at Starz. Superna reports directly to Starz President and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch.
Previously, she served as Executive Vice President for International Digital Networks at Starz where she joined in 2018 to lead the international expansion of StarzPlay, now available in more than 55 countries globally.
Superna has P&L responsibility for the international division and oversees all operations of StarzPlay including programming and production of original series, distribution, marketing and publicity, and has oversight of Lionsgate Play, now available throughout South and Southeast Asia. She solidified StarzPlay’s presence in Europe, Latin America and Canada, and continues to expand, making Starz one of the world’s leading pure-play subscription platforms.
Prior to joining Starz, she was a Senior Advisor to several media companies and spent 16 years at Sony Pictures Television (SPT) as Senior Vice President and GM, Networks.
She currently serves on the Board of Directors for StarzPlay’s Arabia and on the Board of Trustees of Woodbury University. She is also proud to be a Mentor in the 2021 Women in Entertainment (WIE) Mentorship Program (BBBSLA).
Superna has been recognized as one of Cablefax’s “Most Powerful Women” and “Top Women in Media” multiple times, and was named a Multichannel News/NAMIC Luminary for her accomplishments overseeing Sony Movie Channel.
She holds a BA in Economics from Barnard College, Columbia University, and an MBA in management from Stern School of Business, New York University.