Susanne Daniels
Susanne Lieberstein Daniels (born May 7, 1965) is an American entertainment executive, producer, and author. She developed TV shows such as Dawson's Creek, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, and Cobra Kai (a sequel to the 1980s film, The Karate Kid), and YouTube livestream events with artists including Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and Paul McCartney. Current work Daniels currently serves as the Global Head of Original Content for YouTube, and leads the company's overall efforts and investments in original content. In March 2022, she will depart from that position due to the reduction of the YouTube Original Series division. While at the platform, Daniels has overseen programming such as David Blaine: Ascension, Coachella: 20 Years In The Desert, The Age of A.I. featuring Robert Downey Jr, Cobra Kai, Step Up: High Water, The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story; and premium livestream events with artists and celebrities including Katy Perry, Will Smith, Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney. Prior to YouTube, Daniels worked as the President at MTV while previously holding positions including President of Lifetime Television and The WB, Vice President of Comedy for Fox Television and more. In these roles, Daniels was responsible for green-lighting TV shows including