Val Boreland

Previously, Boreland was Executive Vice President, Content Acquisitions for NBCUniversal Entertainment, where she led content buying and curation across NBCU’s expansive broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. She was also responsible for high-profile deals across the entertainment portfolio, including Peacock’s agreement to stream the first window of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group movies following the theatrical release window.

She partnered with third-party studios – domestically and internationally – to acquire content for all NBCU’s entertainment linear platforms and Peacock, including original films and international series. Boreland was also responsible for bringing the enormously popular “John Wick” franchise to Peacock with prequel series “The Continental.” 

Prior to that, Boreland served as Executive Vice President, Content Strategy & Acquisitions for NBCU’s six cable networks, where she oversaw cross-platform content scheduling, acquisitions and promo strategy. She also led acquisitions for Peacock as the direct-to-consumer brand geared up for its launch in 2020. While in that role, Boreland secured the rights to multiple high-profile properties for Peacock, including “Yellowstone,” “The Office” and the “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” franchise.

Boreland holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Michigan.