Business & Tech
Executive Conrad Riggs To Leave Amazon
Conrad Riggs, who oversaw the company's unscripted shows, is leaving the tech giant.
SEATTLE, WA -- Amazon executive Conrad Riggs will be leaving his role as reality chief.
Riggs, who joined the tech giant in 2014, was in charge of the company's unscripted shows.
His departure follows those of programming chief Roy Price and development head Joe Lewis, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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"In the wake of all the Amazon turnover, Sharon Tal Yguado is taking over as head all of scripted for Amazon while Amazon Studios chief operating officer Albert Cheng assumes Price's duties on an interim basis. It's not immediately clear who will fill the unscripted void," the news organization wrote.
Riggs is known in Hollywood for his career as a reality television producer. His credits include The Apprentice and Survivor.
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