Valerie Schaer was named executive vice president, creative development for Harpo Productions. Schaer had previously been at Worldwide Pants, Inc. as EVP overseeing all production, development, new
media and business development, reports
B&C. She will partner with Harriet Seitler, the executive in charge of marketing and development. Prior to the appointment, Schaer had been at Worldwide
Pants, the company that produces "The Late Show with David Letterman."