Maynard moves from CBS to NBC

BURBANK, Calif., May 6 (UPI) -- Ghen Maynard has left CBS to take the job of executive vice president in charge of primetime development for NBC, his new TV network announced.

Maynard, who was senior vice president of alternative programming and creative strategies at CBS, will now be responsible for locating and developing new programs for NBC's year-round schedule.

"Ghen is one of the smartest TV execs in town and has had a keen eye for finding and nurturing a number of breakout hits," said Kevin Reilly, the incoming president of NBC entertainment. "His contributions will make our number-one team even stronger."

At CBS, Maynard shepherded the Emmy Award-winning hit franchise, "Survivor."

In addition to overseeing seven more seasons of the initial "Survivor" series, Maynard was at the forefront of delivering four seasons of "Big Brother," five seasons of "The Amazing Race," two seasons of "Star Search" and last summer's "Cupid."

In 2003, Maynard added to his duties when he was asked to oversee alternative programming at UPN, where he developed "America's Next Top Model."