Peter Levinsohn is Vice Chairman and Chief Distribution Officer for Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. In this role, Levinsohn oversees the domestic theatrical distribution operation, worldwide home entertainment, worldwide television distribution, new media and digital strategy, and technology.
Prior to joining Universal, Levinsohn served as President of New Media and Digital Distribution for Fox Filmed Entertainment from 2009 to 2013. Spearheading Fox’s digital strategy, he led the development and execution of new distribution opportunities and oversaw Fox’s content windowing strategy for all media post-theatrical. Levinsohn also worked closely with creative talent, distributors and brands to further develop the studio’s original and derivative content businesses.
During his 25-year tenure at Fox, Levinsohn was responsible for leading numerous digital and global strategies for the company’ various divisions. He held the position of President of Fox Interactive Media from 2006 to 2009. Under his leadership, the division achieved its highest level of growth and profitability. Previously, he served a dual role, as President of Digital Media for the Fox Group and President of Worldwide Pay Television and Video-on-Demand for Twentieth Century Fox.
Levinsohn holds a Bachelor of the Arts in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. He resides in Los Angeles with his wife and their two daughters.
