CAA Promotes Praveen Pandian to Head of TV Lit Department

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CAA has a new head of TV lit. Praveen Pandian has been promoted to head of the agency's television literary department, reporting to head of scripted TV and CAA board member Joe Cohen.

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Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticCreative Artists Agency today announced the promotion of Praveen Pandian to Head of Television Literary department.“Praveen is an exceptional agent with a tremendous work ethic and great taste,” said Joe Cohen, CAA Board Member and Head of Scripted Television.

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