DreamWorks Animation Names New Development Chief
Tuesday, January 24, 2012A senior production and development executive has been named as the head of development for DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.
Gregg Taylor will oversee the feature film projects for the Glendale-based studio. He replaces Alex Schwartz who had been in the position since 2008.
As a senior executive, Taylor had overseen the studio’s expanding franchise properties, including the upcoming sequel to How to Train Your Dragon” as well as The Penguins of Madagascar” and the company's television initiatives.
“To be able to make movies with the incredibly talented team of executives and artists at DreamWorks Animation is an absolute privilege, Taylor said.
Prior to joining DreamWorks Animation, Taylor served six years as executive vice president of development and production for The Kennedy/Marshall Company, and was head of the production company of actor Mike Myers.
Mark R. Madler
