Salata
Logan
Oprah Winfrey didn't stray far in choosing the new co-presidents of Harpo Prods., tapping "Oprah Winfrey Show" exec producer Sheri Salata and Harpo exec veep Erik Logan.
Salata and Logan will report directly to Harpo Inc. chair Winfrey. Their task will be to develop new programming for primetime, syndication, cable, radio, digital and emerging platforms -- while also overseeing original programming on the air.
In addition, Salata will retain her leadership role with "Oprah" through the show's scheduled farewell in September 2011.
Harpo Prods. "will continue on after 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' sunsets," Winfrey said. "Under Sheri and Erik's leadership, I am confident in Harpo's future and know that we will continue to create quality programming with compelling content for all platforms."
In addition to "Oprah," Harpo has had a development or production role in "Dr. Phil," "Rachael Ray" and "The Dr. Oz Show."
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