Lisa Hamilton Daly

Lisa Hamilton Daly is a highly regarded television executive and producer with a track record of developing successful scripted content across streaming and network television. Her career spans major media companies, including Netflix, Lifetime, A+E Films, and DreamWorks Studios, where she has played a key role in shaping audience-driven storytelling and championing female-centric narratives.

As Director of Original Series at Netflix, Lisa developed and oversaw hit series such as Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, and Firefly Lane, all of which became major audience draws and reinforced the demand for emotionally resonant storytelling. She played a pivotal role in expanding the platform’s scripted content strategy, identifying underserved markets, and creating compelling shows that attracted loyal viewers.

Before joining Netflix, Lisa was Vice President of Programming and Executive Producer at Lifetime and A+E Films, where she led a strategic shift from content acquisition to in-house development. Under her leadership, Lifetime produced some of its most successful and critically acclaimed projects, including And Then There Were None (in partnership with the BBC), Flint (Emmy nomination), and the Flowers in the Attic series (Emmy nomination). She also served as Executive Producer on the independent films Lila & Eve and Paris Can Wait, both of which premiered at the Toronto and Sundance Film Festivals.

Earlier in her career, Lisa worked at DreamWorks Studios as Vice President of Literary & Creative Affairs, where she managed the film and television adaptation pipeline, acquiring and developing literary properties for the screen. She also held roles as a Literary Agent at Artists Management Group and an Editor at HarperCollins, where she focused on identifying books with adaptation potential.

With an academic background in English and American Literature, including a Ph.D. from Harvard University and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at UCLA’s Clark Library, Lisa’s expertise in storytelling, audience engagement, and content development has shaped her career in entertainment. She continues to be an influential force in television, bringing compelling, emotionally rich narratives to global audiences.