EXCLUSIVE
Sarah Greenberg, Lionsgate Films marketing co-president, is leaving the company, according to an executive close to the studio.
Tim Palen, who has served alongside Greenberg as the unit's other co-president since both were promoted to their respective posts in 2006, will assume sole oversight of the division.
Greenberg, who is currently in New York on maternity leave, did not respond to TheWrap's inquiries for comment. An email sent to her Lionsgate account bounced back, suggesting all inquiries be made to Greenberg's personal Gmail account.
Lionsgate officials were unavailable for comment.
According to an official close to the company, Greenberg — whse husband is in finance — is leaving to pursue family interests.
While her departure hasn't been made official, an executive familiar with the matter said Greenberg is currently on leave and has no plans to return to her post.
Greenberg joined Lionsgate in 2003, coming aboard when the studio merged with Artisan Entertainment, where she was the New York-based head of home-entertainment publicity.
During her tenure as marketing co-president, she oversaw promotion for theatrical and home entertainment projects, as well as corporate publicity and events.
Highlights under Greenberg's executive tenure at Lionsgate included the successful launches of the "Saw" horror franchise and Tyler Perry movies, as well as the 2006 Best Picture run for ensemble drama "Crash."
Palen joined the studio in 2001 as VP of theatrical marketing, quickly gained traction with the studio while helping to orchestre the creative campaign for "Monster's Ball," which won an Academy Award for star Halle Berry.
