KEVIN BERG PROMOTED TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCTION, CBS PARAMOUNT NETWORK TELEVISION ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Kevin Berg has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Production, CBS Paramount Network Television Entertainment Group, it was announced by Nancy Tellem, President, CBS Paramount Network Television Entertainment Group, to whom he reports. Berg had been Senior Vice President, CBS Productions since March 2001.

In his new position, Berg will oversee production of dramas, comedies, specials, longform and reality series produced by CBS, Paramount Network Television and UPN. In addition to overseeing production of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, CSI: MIAMI, CSI: NY, SURVIVOR, THE AMAZING RACE, AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL and HALF & HALF, Berg will expand his purview to include all programs produced under the Paramount Network Television and CBS Productions television banners.

"Kevin has played an instrumental role in CBS Productions' rise to become one of television's top suppliers," said Tellem. "With his background as both a producer and executive, he brings a big picture perspective to the entire production process. Whether it involves production logistics, budgets or day-to-day problem solving, Kevin knows how to get things done�and he always does so in a manner that benefits and facilitates the creative process."

Prior to joining CBS as Vice President, CBS Productions in 1998, Berg spent 10 years as an independent producer, during which time he was the recipient of several Emmy Award nominations and winner of multi-ACE Awards for his work on "In Living Color," "Tracey Takes On�" and "Dharma and Greg."