Charles Schreger

Biography

Charles Schreger is a leading expert in the licensing and marketing of television series and films to broadcasters and streaming services around the world. For nearly 30 years, as president of HBO Enterprises and executive vice president and special assistant to the CEO, Schreger negotiated and oversaw dozens of ground-breaking licensing, co-production, and joint venture agreements. In addition, he worked closely with the HBO and the Time Warner senior management on a variety of strategic initiatives. Prior to HBO, Schreger served as senior vice president and assistant to the CEO of the Samuel Goldwyn Company, and as Senior Vice President, film acquisitions, and president of a theatrical film division at Columbia Pictures. Schreger is currently advising U.S. and international broadcasters, producers and media companies, including Warner Brothers Discovery. He is also an expert witness in disputes between producers and studios.

He has taught the Entertainment and Media Industries course at New York University’s Stern School of Business since 2019. He has been a visiting professor at the American University in Dubai and is also on the faculty at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business where, he teaches strategy and a seminar on the televising industry.

Before entering the entertainment industry, Schreger was a journalist and staff writer with Variety and the Los Angeles Times. He holds a B.A. from Brandeis University and a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.

Courses Taught

• Entertainment & Media Industries