Praveen Pandian Named CAA’s Head Of Television Literary 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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Joe Otterson TV ReporterCAA announced Tuesday that Praveen Pandian has been promoted to head up the agency’s TV 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. “He is a shining example of what we stand for at CAA, and I am thrilled to have him serve in this important leadership role.”Pandian first joined CAA in 2012 and was promoted to agent in 2015.

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