MUMBAI: Barry Jossen has been promoted to executive vice president, production, Touchstone Television, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, president, Touchstone Television, to whom he reports.

Jossen will continue to oversee production of all Touchstone Television's original programming, including series, pilots, late-night, variety, made-for-television movies and miniseries.

In announcing Jossen's promotion, Mark Pedowitz said: "Barry's singularly focused goal is to make great television. Without a doubt, he has unequalled production expertise and a respect for the business side of creativity. But it is his creative instinct and innovative approach to production management that has ensured Touchstone's position as a sought-after studio for talent. That is what warranted this promotion."

Jossen was heavily involved in the studio's expansion into basic cable production, having supervised the highly-acclaimed "Playmakers" for ESPN in 2004. This year his team oversaw production of "Tilt" for ESPN, and presently has several pilots and series in pre-production for ABC Family and Lifetime.