Browning named Co-CEO Pathé UK, President Of Film for Pathé
December 4, 2025
French production and exhibition company Pathé has announced an initiative to relaunch its English-language film business with the appointment of FilmNation President of Motion Pictures Ben Browning as Co-CEO of Pathé UK and the company’s President of Global Film. Browning will join forces with Faith Penhale, Co-CEO of Pathé UK. Together, they will drive the expansion of the studio’s activities across both film and television for global audiences. Both will report to Ardavan Safaee, Chairman of Pathé Films.
Browning, who will relocate from Los Angeles to London, is an Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning producer who has served as President of Motion Pictures at FilmNation since 2023 and was first appointed President of Production and Acquisitions in 2014. Under Browning’s tenure, FilmNation produced numerous critical and commercial hits including Arrival, The Big Sick, Promising Young Woman, Conclave and Anora. His appointment connects the financier-producers of two of the last four Best Picture winners, CODA and Anora.
Ardavan Safaee, Chairman, Pathé Films, said: “We are delighted to announce that Ben has chosen to join Pathé in spearheading the revitalisation of our international film lineup. His extensive experience, distinguished reputation, and impeccable taste align perfectly with our vision to establish Pathé as a leading European studio. With Faith by his side, we are confident that we have assembled a formidable team poised to realise this ambitious goal.”
Browning commented: “I am sincerely grateful for the trust Jérôme Seydoux, Ardavan Safaee and Faith Penhale are placing in me to help lead this move back into global film for Pathé — a legendary company that means so much to all lovers of cinema.”
Penhale added: “I have known and admired Ben for years, his taste and passion is symbiotic with that of Pathé’s, with a dedication to identifying and supporting with the most exciting film-maker talent. We are fortunate at Pathé to have the independence and confidence to build for the long term and I’m looking forward to working with Ben and leading Pathé UK into a new era, as we create a thriving and diverse slate across film and television and a stimulating, supportive talent centred environment.
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