Sharon Tal Yguado is a leading media executive. She most recently served as the head of original series at Amazon Studios. In this role, Sharon oversaw the development and production of big scope, hour-long genre series. She originated and spearheaded numerous high-profile projects, including The Lord of the Rings and The Wheel of Time. The Hollywood Reporter has named Sharon one of the top 100 female leaders in Hollywood for two consecutive years (2017, 2018). 

Previously, Sharon served as the head of Fox International Studios and EVP of global programming at Fox Networks Group (FNG), where she oversaw FNG’s original global scripted strategy. She led the development and production on a number of global scripted TV franchises, including The Walking Dead (AMC), Outcast (Cinemax), and Legion (FX). Sharon was also responsible for the programming strategy and launch of over 150 entertainment channels all over the world. Under her leadership, Fox became the largest global cable network in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. 

Sharon has a master’s degree in Film and Media Studies from New York University and The New School. She also has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Tel Aviv University in Israel. Sharon is married to Joshua Yguado, President and Co-Founder of JamCity. They have two children at Echo Horizon. Sharon was born in Israel and lived in Rome, Italy, and New York before moving to Los Angeles 12 years ago.