ITV Studios today announces a series of senior appointments aimed at strengthening its international partnerships and distribution strategy across key territories.

Joining the EMEA team and reporting to SVP David Wilcox are Jonathan South and Patrick Phelan. Jonathan assumes the role of VP Nordics & Benelux. Patrick will take on the role of VP for German-Speaking Territories, spearheading commercial efforts across the region and overseeing CEE. Phelan most recently served as Head of International Sales at Leonine Studios and has previous experience in the region as VP of Sales at Sky Vision, Director of Sales Liaison at NBCU, VP International Sales at Sonar Entertainment, and Senior Sales Manager at StudiocanalTV/Tandem Communications.

Gisela Asimus Minnbergh, EVP, Distribution EMEA at ITV Studios, commented: “Jonathan and Patrick are outstanding additions to our team, bringing invaluable regional expertise and established relationships. Their experience will help us deliver exceptional service and content to our clients.”

Patrick Phelan said: “Joining such a talented international sales team at one of the world’s leading content production and distribution companies is very exciting. The company’s portfolio of high-quality scripted and unscripted programming is second to none, and I’m looking forward to contributing to its continued success in the global entertainment market.”