France’s Studio TF1 has appointed former 42 and Universal International Studios government David O’Donoghue as EVP International.
Based out of London, he’ll be part of the group on the finish of July and report back to Pierre Branco, CEO of Studio TF1.
The appointment comes amid Branco’s ongoing technique to broaden the worldwide footprint of Paris-based manufacturing and distribution group Studio TF1 (previously Newen Studios).
O’Donoghue will probably be accountable for collaborating with the group’s manufacturing firms working in 11 markets internationally on the expansion of their companies. He may also lead Studio TF1’s world IP technique, and driving co-productions and enterprise improvement alternatives worldwide in collaboration with the broader group.
The skilled entertainment government was most just lately COO of 42, the trans-Atlantic administration and manufacturing group primarily based in London and LA, the place he was accountable for operations and enterprise improvement throughout the portfolio.
Prior to this, he was Head of Studio for Universal International Studios, the place he was accountable for the division’s enterprise operations and instrumental in its development technique, bolstering the studio’s stellar manufacturing roster and increasing its co-production enterprise within the UK and Europe.
He beforehand served as COO after which as Joint Managing Director of Carnival Films, because it grew to turn out to be one of many UK’s main scripted producers with world franchises together with Downton Abbey and The Last Kingdom. Prior to that he was EVP, Business Affairs at Universal International Studios.
“David’s expertise with main gamers like Universal Studios and Carnival Films, alongside together with his in-depth data of the English and American media markets, will probably be invaluable in accelerating our worldwide enlargement and IP Strategy,” mentioned Branco.
“His arrival underscores STUDIO TF1’s ambition to additional set up itself as a world chief within the media industry.”
Content Source: deadline.com