As EVP of Original Programming for Esquire Network, Matt Hanna oversees the network’s current development slate for original series and specials, creating first-run programming for the network across all genres and dayparts, including formats, reality, docu-series competition. Hanna has been responsible for the development of Esquire’s popular series Friday Night Tykes, Team Ninja Warrior, Car Matchmaker, Knife Fight, The Agent, Brew Dogs, Boundless. He also oversees the network’s first two scripted series, Spotless and Beowulf. Hanna joined the company in 2012 and played an integral leadership role in Esquire’s successful launch in 2013, as well as the network’s ongoing growth and momentum. Under his leadership, Esquire’s robust programming slate has included 26 original programs and specials to date, appealing to upscale, educated, urban men.

Prior to Esquire Network, Hanna was Senior Vice President of Development at True Entertainment. There, he oversaw the development of Bravo’s top-rated series, Real Housewives of Atlanta and fashion series Dukes of Melrose, among others. He also developed the addictive Too Cute for Animal Planet and Desert Car Kings for Discovery Channel.

Before joining True, Hanna worked at BermanBraun, where he headed their alternative development. During his tenure, he developed and produced the reality competition series America’s Toughest Jobs with Thom Beers for NBC, the game show Duel for ABC, and the docu-format series Is She Really Going Out With Him for MTV.

Hanna began his career in television at VH1, where he was Vice President, Development, developing and serving as executive producer for series including Celebrity Fit Club, The Fabulous Life and The World Series of Pop Culture.

Before VH1, Hanna served as Associate Publisher for the popular and groundbreaking alternative music magazine SPIN.

Speaking on: 30 Minutes With: Matt Hanna, Esquire Network (2:00pm-2:30pm)