CBS Films has appointed Suzanne Hansen as vice president of exhibitor relations and promoted David Hawkins to manager of exhibitor relations.

The Los Angeles-based Hansen comes to CBS Films from MGM, where she had the same title. She previously held similar positions with Yari Film Group, New Line Cinema and Fine Line Features. Hawkins joined CBS Films from Paramount Pictures.


“Suzanne Hansen has an incredible depth of experience, possesses strong relations with the exhibitors and above all loves movies,” said Steven Friedlander, CBS Films’ executive vice president, theatrical distribution. “Faster and The Mechanic are just around the corner, so we are thrilled that Suzanne has joined us and quickly hit the ground running.”