Leonine Studios CEO Fred Kogel’s Contract Extended Until 2028
By Melanie Goodfellow
Published on March 25, 2026.
Leonine Studios CEO Fred Kogel has been extended his contract with parent company Mediawan Group until 2028. The extension comes two years after Mediawan acquired Germany's Leonine Studios, having owned a 25% stake since 2020. Kogels has been CEO of Leonine Studio since 2019, which he founded with New York-based international investment group KKR. The company has produced numerous hits including "School of Magical Animals 2 & 3," "Girl You Know It’s True", and "Saturday Night". Other notable developments include Quirin Berg being appointed Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Leonines Holding GmbH on April 1, 2026. Jochen Köstler, Executive Vice President Non-Fiction and Managing Director of i&
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