Shondaland names co-presidents as COO Megha Tolia exits

Bridgerton producer Shondaland has rejigged its senior ranks ahead of chief operating officer Megha Tolia’s exit in December.

Tolia, who was also president at the Shonda Rhimes-led company, had been in the role for three years but is stepping down to spend more time with her family.

Chief innovation and design officer Sandie Bailey and chief marketing officer Chris Dilorio have now been upped to become co-presidents, while retaining their previous remits.

Bailey joined the company in 2019 and leads its digital output besides being behind the launch of Shondaland audio. Dilorio joined in 2016 as vice-president of strategy and development.

Shondaland was among companies to have struck rich overall deals with Netflix and is behind shows including Bridgerton, spin-off Queen Chartlotte: A Bridgerton Story, and The Residence.