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Brendan Fitzgerald Leaves CEO Role at Secuoya Studios as Latin American Arm Gains Independence

Brendan Fitzgerald has stepped down as CEO of Secuoya Studios and is transitioning to a content sales position. The studio is granting full operational independence to its Latin American division. A spokesperson indicated that further updates will be provided in due course.

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Brendan Fitzgerald has left his position as CEO of Secuoya Studios, the company announced on April 17, 2026. At the same time, Secuoya Studios is granting complete independence to its Latin American arm. There has been no formal confirmation of Fitzgerald's departure from the parent company, Secuoya Content Group, but sources indicate he is moving to a role focused on content sales.

A spokesperson for Secuoya Studios stated that additional updates on the studio and future steps will be communicated soon. -born, joined Secuoya Studios in January 2024 to develop and structure new projects and partnerships. Prior to this, he served as Senior Vice President of English Language Co-Productions at Sony Pictures Television and founded the independent company Pomodoro Stories.

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produces Spanish-language shows such as Zorro and El Homenajes.

During his tenure, Fitzgerald worked to expand the studio into non-Spanish-language content as part of an internationalization strategy. , 3Pas Studios in Mexico, and others.

Changes The Latin American arm of Secuoya Studios will now have full operational independence in the region, integrating development, production, and business affairs.

Executives in the division will have autonomy to make decisions on projects, talent, and content while maintaining coordination with the wider group on other functions. , with plans to establish creative pods led by executive producers and local creatives. A senior executive in the region will lead the Latin American operation.

A former Paramount executive will advise on the expansion through an associated media imprint, providing analysis, decision support, and connections for development and content projects. The executive chairman of Secuoya Content Group described the move as a strategic vision to be closer to local stories, talent, and audiences, with operations rooted in the territory but aimed at global ambition.

The general manager for Latin America noted that the region is a key growth engine for the studio and one of the most dynamic in the audiovisual industry.

This model allows for independent local operations with capabilities to produce content aligned with international demand. C21Media first reported Fitzgerald's exit.

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Fitzgerald's transition enables focused sales expertise while empowering Lat Am to drive localized innovation and global expansion.

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