One of the top ad executives in cable is stepping down after a long run on the job. AMC Networks announced Thursday that Arlene Manos will transition at the end of this year from her current role as president of AMC Networks Advertising Sales to become president emeritus of the group.

Manos’ longtime deputy Scott Collins, an AMC Networks veteran who is currently executive VP of the division, will succeed Manos as president. Collins will be responsible for overseeing all advertising sales efforts for AMC Networks’ national cable television networks AMC, IFC, SundanceTV and WE tv, along with BBC America, which is operated through a joint venture with BBC Worldwide, and BBC World News.

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