Finished Programmes (EWD)

Endemol Worldwide Distribution (EWD) is a division of Endemol Group a global leader in entertainment programming.

Endemol Worldwide Distribution has a library of over 29,000 hours of content. This includes Endemol-created and third-party drama, reality TV, factual, game shows, entertainment, children’s programming, animation and comedy. Our clients currently comprise around 400 broadcasters, licensees and producers.
 
Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s sales team is considered one of the most experienced in the industry.  Combining a wealth of marketing, broadcast, feature film and advertising sales experience, and fluent in over 12 languages, the sales team serves the international market from its offices in London, Sydney, Moscow, Los Angeles, Miami and Hong Kong.

Cathy Payne

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

London office

Cathy has held the position of Chief Executive of Endemol Worldwide Distribution since June 2009. Prior to Endemol Group's acquisition of the Southern Star Group, Cathy was Chief Executive of Southern Star International for nine years and grew the division to become one of the largest distributors of English language programming outside of the Hollywood Studios.

Cathy worked with Southern Star for over 20 years, having sold television programming in all major international markets and in the process has established an invaluable network of global contacts within the industry.

Cathy is responsible for the overall responsibility and management of the Endemol Worldwide Distribution business which operates from London, Los Angeles, Miami, Sydney, Moscow and Hong Kong including the management of product acquired from third party producers for distribution.

Matt Creasey

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – SALES AND ACQUISITIONS, AMERICAS, ASIA, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Los Angeles office

With over 15 years experience spanning a wide range of territories and genres, Matt had previously held the position of Executive Director Americas, Asia and Australia/New Zealand since September 2009, prior to which he was Director of Sales, Endemol International for over three years.

Along with his current responsibilities of selling all Endemol produced and third party represented finished programs into North America and managing the sales team for Latin America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Matt’s role involves expanding Endemol’s finished program portfolio in North America, identifying and securing distribution rights to single titles and libraries across genres including drama, comedy, reality, entertainment and kids.

Mark Lawrence

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EUROPE

London office

Mark Lawrence was appointed Executive Director Europe in January 2012. With over 20 years experience working in the Channel Broadcasting business, specialising in content acquisitions, channel management and co productions, Mark has previously held positions as Head of Acquisitions at Granada Media Group, Director of Acquisitions for The Hallmark Channels and most recently Director of Global Acquisitions at NBC Universal International Channels.

Mark oversees the European sales team in addition to expanding channel opportunities for the Endemol owned and represented catalogue. Mark also assists in assessment of third party scripted product acquired by Endemol.

Veronique Verges

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT LATIN AMERICA AND US HISPANIC

Miami office

Veronique was appointed Senior Vice President, Latin America and US Hispanic in January 2011 and is responsible for handling television sales of all programming to these territories. Previously Veronique was Executive Director of Sales - Europe.

Prior to Endemol Group's acquisition of the Southern Star Group, Veronique was Head of European Sales for Southern Star International for six years.

Gisela Asimus-Minnbergh

SALES DIRECTOR, UK & EIRE

London office

Gisela was appointed Sales Director of the UK & Eire in January 2011 and had previously held the position of Sales Director for Spain, Portugal, Italy and Africa since September 2009.

Prior to Endemol Group's acquisition of the Southern Star Group Gisela was Southern Star International's Senior Sales Executive - Italy, Spain and Portugal.

James Braham

SALES DIRECTOR, GERMANY & EASTERN EUROPE, GREECE, CYPRUS, MALTA & TURKEY

London office

James has been Sales Director for Eastern and Central Europe since September 2009 and has recently added Germany to his responsibilities.

Prior to Endemol Group's acquisition of Southern Star Group, James was Southern Star International's Sales Executive for Eastern Europe since mid 2005.

Kirsten Cargill

SALES DIRECTOR, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Sydney office

Kirsten has held the position of Sales Director Australia and New Zealand since September 2009.

Prior to Endemol Group's acquisition of Southern Star Group, Kirsten was Southern Star International's Senior Sales Executive Home Video.

Holly Winder

SALES DIRECTOR, NORDIC

London office

Holly was appointed Sales Director Nordic in September 2009 and is responsible for all programme sales across the region.

Holly joined Endemol International in June 2006 as a Sales Executive and was promoted to Senior Sales Executive in December 2008.

Claire Jago

SALES DIRECTOR, BENELUX

London office

Claire was appointed Sales Director for Benelux in 2012. Prior to this she was the Sales Director for Middle East, Africa and Israel.

Claire joined Endemol International as part of the set-up team in February 2006, working across both Distribution and Scripted Programming and was previously Sales Executive for Greece, Turkey and Airlines.

Alexander Rubanov

SALES DIRECTOR, RUSSIA, CIS, BALKAN & BALTICS

Moscow office

Alexander was appointed Sales Director Russia, CIS, Balkan and Baltics in March 2013 and is responsible for programme sales across the regions.

Solange Ribeiro Murphy

SALES DIRECTOR, FRANCE AND FRENCH SPEAKING TERRITORIES

London office

Solange was appointed Sales Director France and French speaking territories in April 2013 and is responsible for programme sales in these territories. Previously Solange was response for sales into Italy and Iberia.

Prior to joining EWD, Solange was Acquisitions Manager, Free TV – Eastern Europe and Africa at Viasat Broadcasting.

Fabrizio De Leo

SALES DIRECTOR, ITALY AND IBERIA

London office

Fabrizio de Leo was officially appointed Sales Director – Italy and Iberia in April 2013 and is responsible for all forms of exploitation into the assigned territories. Prior to this Fabrizio had been maternity cover in this role since August 2012.

Rashmi Bajpai

SALES DIRECTOR, ASIA

Hong Kong office

Rashmi was appointed Sales Director Asia in February 2011 and is responsible for programme sales across the region.

Prior to joining EWD, Rashmi was Sales Executive, South Asia for ITV Studios Global Entertainment.

Emma McCaughey

SALES DIRECTOR, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

London office

Emma was appointed Sales Director for Middle East and Africa in 2012.

Lisa Fahrenholt

ACQUISITIONS MANAGER

Los Angeles office

Lisa identifies and manages potential distribution rights to single titles and libraries across genres including drama, comedy, reality, entertainment and kids programme sales across North America.

Lucy Woolley

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

London office

Lucy provides executive support to Cathy Payne and general administrative support across the London business.

Rachel Braham

SALES CO-ORDINATOR

London office

Sales Coordinator providing administration support to James Braham, Holly Winder and Emma McCaughey

Zoe Wilson

SALES AND ADMINISTRATION CO-ORDINATOR

London office

Sales and Administration Coordinator providing administrative support to Alexander Rubanov and Gisela Asimus-Minnbergh

Nicola Marzano

SALES CO-ORDINATOR

London office

Sales Coordinator providing administrative support to Fabrizio de Leo, Solange Ribeiro Murphy and Claire Jago.

Michelle Williams

SALES COORDINATOR

Los Angeles office

Sales Coordinator providing administration support to Matt Creasey

Jason Warsaw

SALES CO-ORDINATOR

Miami office

Sales Coordinator providing administrative support to Veronique Verges.

Judy Innes

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO & SALES DIRECTOR AUSTRALIA/NZ

Sydney office

Judy is the Executive Assistant to Cathy Payne when Sydney based and provides sales support for Kirsten Cargill.

Julie-Anne Wright

SALES CO-ORDINATOR

Sydney office

Sales Coordinator providing administrative support to Rashmi Bajpai

Shannon Becker

HEAD OF MARKETING

Sydney office

Head of Marketing responsible for the overall management of the marketing division and publicity for Southern Star Entertainment.

Mary Pettigrove

MARKETING DIRECTOR

London office

Co-ordination of marketing materials, trade markets, festivals and assisting the Head of Marketing with marketing administration duties.
Point of contact for clip licensing enquiries, DVD artwork approval and general marketing enquiries.

Megan Chalmers

BANANAS IN PYJAMAS - BRAND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Sydney office

Co-ordination of marketing materials and product development for Bananas in Pyjamas working closely with the Brand Manager.

Richard Evans

RIGHTS EXECUTIVE

London office

Richard is responsible for acquisition and rights management queries.

Lucie McMaster

RIGHTS MANAGER

London office

Lucie is responsible for the management of the rights database.

Jo Herring

CONTRACT MANAGER

London office

Responsible for preparation and distribution of all contracting documentation.

Chieka Ononye

CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR

London office

Responsible for preparation and distribution of all contracting documentation.

Lina Bukelyte

RIGHTS ADMINISTRATOR

London office

Responsible for acquisitions and rights management queries.

Martin Heriot

RIGHTS MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR

London office

Responsible for rights management, database inputting and queries.

Michael Blasonato

TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER

Sydney office

Overall management of the Operations Team and day to day running of the Division.

Lyle Bettson-Barker

TECHNICAL ACQUISITIONS MANAGER

Sydney office

Requirements include managing all new title delivery, focusing on technical acceptance and producer liaison for support materials and technical issues on a global platform. Responsible for fast tracked deliveries & the ongoing requirements of Home and Away broadcast scheduling. Lyle is also responsible for all trade market preparation from a technical & producer liaison viewpoint, including promo delivery as well as content for the EWD Show Room.

Jason Jefferyes

TECHNICAL & SERVICING CO-ORDINATOR

Sydney office

Responsible for coordination of foreign language dubbing, expired titles, vendors and administration processes across the Division.

Kell Hoddinott

SERVICING COORDINATOR

Sydney office

Responsible for preliminary checks, servicing and delivery of materials for territories as assigned.

Dan Grant

IT MANAGER

London office

Dan is responsible for all IT requirements and support in the UK.

Dave Paterson

TECHNICAL SERVICING ASSISTANT

Sydney office

Responsible for preliminary checks, servicing and delivery of materials for territories as assigned.

John Richards

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

London office

Overall financial responsibility for EWD providing direction and leadership for the finance team and working with the CEO to help achieve growth. John is also Managing Director of Darlow Smithson Productions.

James Rattray

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

London office

Responsible for the day to day management of the EWD Finance team.

Will LeSaulnier

EWD ROYALTY MANAGER

London office

William is responsible for overall management of investor reporting, acquisitions and forecasting as well as related accounting functions.

Chris Ashenden

SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT

London office

Responsible for management of the various rights management and accounting systems used by EWD, ensuring monthly and quarterly reporting happens accurately and on a timely basis.

Jessie Krumm-Heller

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (ON MATERNITY LEAVE)

London office

Jessie is responsible for royalty reporting, tracking of sales data and assisting in the creation of sales budgets.

Brett Whitehouse

BILLING MANAGER AND CREDIT CONTROL

London office

Billing Manager and Credit Controller responsible for all aspects of billing clients, collecting cash when it falls due, and weekly cash forecasting.

Alex Skerba

ACCOUNTANT

London office

Alex is responsible for royalty reporting, tracking of sales data and assisting in the creation of sales budgets.

Eve Warren

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (MATERNITY COVER FOR JESSIE)

London office

Responsible for producing forecasts, assisting with production of the monthly management accounts and budgets, revenue reporting and comparisons to budget, checking content and reviewing contracts to ensure that Licensee Royalty statements are correct.

Chris Ramos

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

London office

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