Lisa Hackner has been named Executive Vice President, Daytime and Syndicated Programming, ABC Entertainment Group, it was announced today by Paul Lee, President, ABC Entertainment Group, with whom she will report. Hackner will be responsible for first-run development and production.
Prior to joining ABC, Hackner was EVP, Creative Affairs, Telepictures, which is a division of Warner Bros.
Vicki Dummer, who has been overseeing ABC Daytime since the departure of Brian Frons in January 2012, will remain in her position as Executive Vice President, Times Square Studios, Current Series & Specials, ABC Entertainment Group.