Monty Sarhan

Monty Sarhan is the CEO of SkyShowtime, a streaming service that is a joint venture of Comcast and Paramount Global. Sarhan was named CEO in January 2022.

SkyShowtime launched in September 2022 and is now available in over 20 European markets.

Sarhan previously worked at Comcast as well as MGM+ (formerly EPIX), where he served in a number of roles including as the Executive Vice President and General Manager. He was responsible for securing additional distribution for MGM+ and launching the MGM+ subscription video on demand service.

Sarhan previously oversaw the network's programming, acquisitions, and scheduling teams and was responsible for the service's short- and long-term programming strategy.

Part of the initial team that launched MGM+ in 2009, Sarhan was previously the Senior Vice President in charge of all business affairs for the network. In that capacity, he worked on distribution, digital strategy, business development, programming and film acquisitions, and production deals for the network. He also negotiated key agreements that allowed MGM+ to become the first premium network to offer subscribers access on Android devices, Roku, Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation.

Sarhan left MGM+ briefly to serve as General Counsel and Senior Vice President of WWE, a publicly traded entertainment company, before returning to lead programming acquisitions for MGM+.

Prior to joining MGM+, Sarhan worked at Paramount Global where he handled a variety of transactions, including handling console and online gaming for the MTV Games group. He was part of the team that launched the successful Rock Band video game franchise.