Cohen Upped To EVP At Bravo

Exec will continue to host 'WWHL' in elevated role

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/14/2010 12:08:33 PM

Andy Cohen has been promoted to executive vice president, original programming and development at Bravo, the network announced Tuesday. He will continue to be based in New York, reporting to Frances Berwick, president of Bravo Media.

In his elevated role, Cohen will continue to oversee Bravo's development and production slate of shows like Top Chef and The Real Housewives franchise. He will also remain as host and executive producer of Bravo's late night talk show Watch What Happens: Live.

"Under Andy's leadership and industry expertise, Bravo has enjoyed record ratings and an increase in original programming while attracting the most affluent and educated audience in cable entertainment," said Berwick in a statement. "With this well-deserved promotion, tirelessly wearing two hats, I have no doubt that he will continue successfully to drive the next cultural hits for Bravo, as well as host the popular interactive hit show, Watch What Happens: Live."

Cohen was previously senior vice president, original programming and development. Before starting at Bravo in 2005, he was vice president of original programming for TRIO and spent 10 years at CBS News, including as senior producer of The Early Show.