MUMBAI: In support of its strategy to expand the scope of its slate, Screen Gems has promoted Pamela Kunath to executive vice president and general manager.

Kunath has become a central figure at Screen Gems working alongside president Clint Culpepper as a partner providing business affairs counse and strategic and tactical guidance across all of Screen Gems’ activities. In her new role Kunath will oversee all operations and administration across all areas of the division’s business. Kunath will report to Culpepper.

"It’s a rare thing in the film business, as in life, to find someone with the combination of Pam’s uncanny business acumen, people skills, intelligence, logic and integrity. Pam has become a true partner in the growth of Screen Gems and I am grateful she will continue to be by my side," stated Culpepper.

Kunath joined Screen Gems shortly after its inception in 2001 and most recently served as senior vice president of business affairs, where she was responsible for negotiating agreements for the division’s productions and acquisitions. Prior to Screen Gems, Kunath held the title of vice president of business and legal affairs for Destination Films.