Berg [pictured] promoted to general counsel at Village Roadshow Entertainment Group and executive vice president, business and legal affairs at Village Roadshow Pictures.

Village Roadshow has announced that it has promoted Kevin P. Berg.

Berg, who has been with Village Roadshow Pictures (VRP) since 1998, is now general counsel at Village Roadshow Entertainment Group (VREG) and executive vice president, business and legal affairs at VRG.

In this role, Berg will continue to work with VRP partner Warner Bros and outside counsel to manage aspects of legal affairs related to VRP films. Additional responsibilities will see Berg directly overseeing the tax and compliance functions of the company.

He will continue to report to Greg Basser, CEO of VREG, and Susan Bracey, executive vice president and chief financial officer of VREG.

Basser commented: “We are extremely thrilled to recognize Kevin’s enormous contribution to VREG. As a founding executive in our LA office, his expertise in business and legal affairs has been integral to the growth of the company over the past 15 years.”

“It has been a pleasure to work for innovative leaders and be a part of a company with a rich history that continues to produce high-calibre projects for a global audience,” added Berg.

“I am honoured to expand my role for Village Roadshow and look forward to all of our future endeavours together.”