After seven and a half years at the helm, Tony Vinciquerra will leave a significant handprint on the 100-year history of the studio now known as Sony Pictures Entertainment when he steps down as CEO on Jan. 2. His legacy will be measured as much by what he didn’t do during his time as the top as it will by the initiatives he took to restructure and reimagine the company for its second century.
The seasoned executive, who orchestrated a much-needed turnaround of the studio, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Variety Vanguard Award recognizing individuals who have made a significant contribution to the global business of television. The kudo will be presented to Vinciquerra on Oct. 21 at the Mipcom global content market and conference in Cannes.
In shoring up one of Hollywood’s foundational studios, Vinciquerra restored the health of a key…
